Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Painter (Industrial Wet Paint)

📍Thomasville, GA

⏱️Monday – Friday: 6AM – 2:30 pm

💲20-24/hour

If you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy seeing the results of your work come to life, this opportunity is for you. As a Painter at Xylem, you'll play a critical role in protecting and enhancing the products that help solve the world's toughest water challenges. From surface preparation to final finish, your work directly impacts product quality, durability, and customer satisfaction.

Whether you're an experienced industrial painter or looking to grow your skills in a manufacturing environment, you'll join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

🛠 What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare surfaces for painting through sanding, cleaning, masking, and sandblasting operations.
• Apply industrial wet paint and protective coatings to manufactured products following detailed specifications and quality standards.
• Mix, test, formulate, and adjust coatings to achieve proper color, consistency, and performance requirements.
• Read and interpret paint specifications, technical documents, and manufacturer product data sheets.
• Inspect finished work to ensure coating thickness, appearance, and quality standards are achieved.
• Maintain paint equipment, spray systems, and work areas in safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Follow all company safety procedures and environmental guidelines when handling coatings and materials.

🎯 What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of industrial painting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, charts, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently while meeting production and quality expectations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Dependable work ethic and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying industrial wet paint coatings.
• Experience mixing and matching paint systems.
• Sandblasting experience.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Previous manufacturing or industrial production experience.

💰 What We Offer

Our Total Rewards package is designed to support you both at work and at home and includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning on your first day
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employee discount programs
• Recognition and reward programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation Range: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Starting pay is determined by several factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.