Industrial Painter​/Heavy Equipment Finish Specialist; All Shifts

Industrial Painter / Heavy Equipment Finish Specialist (All Shifts Available)

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $56,160 per year

Job Location:

Duluth, MN 55807

Job Function:
Industrial Painter / Heavy Equipment Finish Specialist (All Shifts Available)

Up to $27.00 per hour + corporate profit sharing. 100% onsite, no remote capability. Full‑time permanent.

Requirements and Compensation:

• Minimum 1+ year of Auto Body Schooling or equivalent industrial painting experience.
• Compensation: up to $27.00 per hour (based on experience) + profit sharing + incentives.
• Shifts available: 1st Shift (6:00, 7:00, 8:00 starts) and 3rd Shift (+$2.00/hour shift differential).
• Work type:
  Full‑Time, Permanent, W‑2; onsite only.
• High stability required; candidates who change jobs every two years will not be evaluated.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder; facility located in Duluth, MN.

• Perform high‑quality surface preparation (sanding, masking, chemical cleaning) of large industrial components.
• Mix industrial‑grade coatings, primers, and catalysts to exact specifications, managing drying times and corrosion resistance.
• Operate advanced spray equipment, pressure pots, and precision touch‑up tools to apply protective finishes.
• Execute final product detailing, including placement and alignment of custom vinyl cut graphics and decals.
• Use overhead cranes and material handling equipment to move and position massive steel components.
• Maintain workspace efficiency by managing consumables and performing routine preventative maintenance on booth filtration and gun equipment.
• Collaborate with assembly and fabrication teams to meet production timelines while maintaining 5S cleanliness and safety protocols.

• Finishing foundation: 1+ year of formal Auto Body / Collision Repair schooling or equivalent experience with spray equipment.
• Coating technicality:
  Proficiency in paint mixing ratios, mil thickness testing, and understanding of flash times and application processes.
• Quality‑first mindset:
  Sharp eye for detail and stamina for precision work on large‑scale machinery.
• Physical readiness:
  Capability to pass standard medical clearance and respirator fit‑testing.
• Professional reliability:
  Dependable work history with multi‑year tenures.