Paint Assistant I
Mayday Manufacturing Co
Denton, TXFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 10:15 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 15 Nov, 11:07 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- Operations
- Work
- On-site in Denton
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
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- Listed
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About the Role
Mayday Manufacturing is seeking a Paint Assistant I to join their team on the 2nd shift. This role involves supporting aerospace machining and metal finishing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Learning practical painting processes and procedures
- Reading and understanding traveler instructions and special notes
- Part prepping, including cleaning and racking of parts
- Identifying racking or boarding method per part configuration (various sizes, lengths, shapes, and weights)
- Learning to board parts appropriately to prevent movement during painting
- Flipping parts for painters
- Reactivating primer by scuffing/sanding
- Identifying applicable grade of sanding paper and/or scotch brite for parts
- Masking parts as required
- Counting and recording the number of pieces being racked or boarded
- Becoming familiar with oven operation
- Filling out paperwork correctly for work performed
- General housekeeping, including changing oven filters and organizing the paint stock room
- Adhering to company policies, quality procedures, and safety standards
- Gaining basic knowledge and use of inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, dual scope)
- Being at the designated workstation and ready to work at the start time
Requirements & Tech Stack
- None specified as required education or experience.
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Additional Qualifications
- Must have an acceptable criminal history background check.
- Must pass a drug test.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
- Full-Time
- 1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (Sunday through Thursday)
- Some overtime may be required.
- May be asked to work weekends with little or no notice.