Frame Paint

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Position Purpose

The Paint Line Operator uses HVLP equipment to properly coat work pieces. This position is focused on getting the job done right the first time by placing a high emphasis on quality of workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork.

General Responsibilities

• Support all continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S and existing manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues or operational improvements in regards to productivity and procedural changes.
• Ensure the machine is always running.
• Communicate any issues that prevent product flow.
• Know and abide to all company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
• Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
• Do daily housekeeping to ensure the work area is always clean and organized.
• Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up and operate paint guns on a paint line and maintain continuous workflow through adherence of documented processes.
• Assist with daily PM schedule for machine, manuals and procedures.
• Perform first part inspections as well as in-process quality checks.
• Produce parts utilizing the ‘top down” production list.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of paint gun set up, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge and application of the unique safety requirements for using paint.
• Understanding of finished product quality requirements.
• Ability to mix paint to specific ratios.

Physical Demands

• Dexterous with both hands.
• Frequent lifting of 50 pounds.
• Good range of motion in elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequently perform work while in a bended, stooped, or squatted position.
• Ability to wear a respirator for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• This position is located in our North Texas manufacturing plant.
• Fast paced custom metal manufacturing environment.
• High noise levels.
• Contact with metals and paints.
• Exposure to water based paints and paint fumes in a paint booth setting requiring daily use of a respirator mask.
• Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, and carts.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years painting experience.
• Experience in a high volume, fast paced production environment.
• Metalworking / Hollow Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Dexterous with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools and machinery preferred.

Compensation

This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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