Industrial Painter - 1st shift

Industrial Painter

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Industrial Painters for a leading manufacturing company located in Big Lake, MN. If you're looking for a fast-paced role with consistent hours and full-time benefits, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as an Industrial Painter:

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, grinding, and blasting as required
• Apply industrial coatings using spray equipment and other application methods
• Mix paint and coatings according to specifications and manufacturer guidelines
• Ensure proper coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality
• Inspect finished products for defects such as runs, drips, or inconsistencies
• Follow safety procedures related to hazardous materials, PPE, and ventilation requirements
• Maintain painting equipment, spray booths, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and coating specifications
• Work collaboratively with welders, fabricators, and supervisors to meet production schedules

What You Need to Bring to the Industrial Painter Role:

• Must have at least 6 months industrial or manufacturing painting experience in the last 3 years
• Must have knowledge of surface preparation techniques and coating applications
• Must be able to safely operate spray guns, sanders, grinders, and related equipment
• Must have basic math and measurement skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts
• Experience painting tanks, pressure vessels, or heavy industrial equipment is preferred
• Familiarity with epoxy, urethane, or other industrial coating systems is preferred

This company provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and work‑life balance, including paid holidays, tiered paid time off that increases with tenure, and limited PTO carryover. Employees have access to group insurance plans with strong employer contributions for medical and dental coverage, optional supplemental policies, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching after a waiting period.

Additional benefits include paid bereavement leave, fully company‑paid uniforms, and annual reimbursements for required safety and work equipment such as prescription safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, and welding helmets.