Job Description

Corporate Paint Trainer

Great Finishes Start with Great Training!

Location: Morgantown, PA

Your Impact – Big and Bold!

Play a key role in developing and delivering a standardized paint training program that builds skills, strengthens quality, and drives consistency across our organization. As our Paint Subject Matter Expert, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance painting techniques, develop team member capabilities, and ensure every finished product meets our engineering standards and customer expectations.

What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:

• Training & Development: Design and deliver hands-on paint training programs for supervisors, leads, and technicians, focusing on application techniques, quality, safety, and Morgan Engineering Standards.
• Training Resources: Develop and maintain standardized SOPs, training materials, and digital learning resources across all locations
• Skills Certification: Evaluate and certify painters at various competency levels using the Painter Skills Matrix.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality and Warranty teams to investigate paint defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Technical Expertise: Provide hands-on guidance in automotive paint processes, equipment setup, blueprint interpretation, precision measurements, and application techniques.
• Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot paint-related challenges, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance quality and efficiency.
• Multi-Site Collaboration: Support paint leaders across manufacturing locations to ensure consistent processes, training, and quality standards.
• Site Assessments: Conduct site visits to evaluate paint operations, identify skill gaps, and implement best practices.
• Training Compliance: Maintain accurate training and certification records while ensuring relevant team members understand and follow established paint procedures.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree, technical certification (CPC, CIP, ASE), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry Experience: 5+ years in paint operations, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of automotive paint processes, application techniques, and industry standards.
• Training Experience: Experience delivering technical training and developing team member skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Training Innovation: Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) training, instructional design, and modern learning technologies.
• Technology & Program Management: Strong computer skills and experience coordinating training programs.
• Multi-Site Leadership: Experience supporting training or operations across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with Morgan Truck Body paint processes and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel to other manufacturing locations approximately 25% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Step into a dynamic office role where you’ll stay seated for eight hours with the freedom to sit or stand as you work. Move around comfortably on level surfaces, reaching high and low above shoulder heights and below the waist to organize files and materials with care. Safe lifting skills are key as you occasionally handle files or computer printouts up to 25 pounds.
• You’ll also get the chance to experience the manufacturing floor—gearing up with safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection to stay secure in this fast-paced environment. Enjoy a well-lit, comfortable office space with all the tools you need to succeed.

Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best:

With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all — and we do it with passion and precision.

See our story: A History of Morgan

We offer:

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)- your health matters
• 401(k) with company match — because your future matters
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
• Paid holidays and vacation time — we know balance is key
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety

Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation!

What Drives Us at Morgan:

At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren’t just words on a wall — they’re the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.

We Celebrate People

We recognize and value the individuals behind the build — the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.

We Lead with Integrity

Doing the right thing isn’t optional — it’s how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.

We Deliver Results

We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar — for ourselves and our customers.

We Work with Passion

We love what we build — and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.

Ready to rev up your career? Check out our Careers Page and discover what Morgan Truck Body can do for you!

At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind — regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us — from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.

Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.

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