Painter I
- Pay
- $18 – $22 per hour
- Location
- Colonial Heights, VA
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
What you will be responsible for in this role
- Applies powder paint coating using manual paint guns while remaining in compliance with all operational and quality standards.
- Promotes and maintains a safe work environment.
- Test and adjust equipment prior to parts arriving at paint booth.
- Preform preventative maintenance on powder booth, spray parts, etc.
- Preform preventative maintenance of washer system as required.
- Utilize a paint gun to paint / powder coat refrigerated display case parts on a suspended conveyor.
- Adjust line speed to correspond with parts being painted.
- Perform color changes following established procedures and time limits.
- Inspect completed parts exiting the paint booth for defects and notify lead/supervisor as required.
- Utilize a tape measure, reading to the nearest 1/16\\".
- Maintain work area in clean, safe and organized manner.
- Effectively interact and communicate with paint line team leaders and team members.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time-to-time as directed by supervision.
What are the basic qualifications?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pass Hill PHOENIX certification training.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing painting position or powder coating experience is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements
- May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, or kneeling.
- Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs.).
- Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
To be a great fit for the role
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Team oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing, fast paced and complex environment.
- Ability to plan and organize and to set priorities in order to meet deadlines and ensure customer satisfaction
- Must be able to follow instructions and exercise good judgment.
- Knowledge to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and decide the best course of action to fix.
- Must have ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Must have good teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to sit, stoop, and/or kneel
- Must have a positive attitude.
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It is our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It is our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What is in it for you?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
Pay Range: USD 18.00 - 21.6 Hourly We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
From Dover's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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