Industrial Painter – Liquid Spray & Heavy Equipment Detailing

Industrial Painter – Liquid Spray & Heavy Equipment Detailing

Up to $27.00/hr + Shift Premiums – Duluth, MN Area

Type:
Direct Hire

Experience:

1+ years of formal Auto Body training or equivalent hands‑on liquid spray experience within an industrial machinery, heavy equipment, or automotive environment.

Coating & Surface Prep

Skills:

Technical proficiency in surface preparation, industrial coating mixing ratios, catalysts, and wet paint spray gun application.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift (Flexible 6:00 / 7:00 / 8:00 AM starts) | 2nd & 3rd Shift options available (+$2.00 /hr shift differential for 3rd shift).

Earning Potential:
Up to $27.00 per hour baseline starting rate (scaling directly with technical depth) + premium overtime eligibility + comprehensive corporate benefits.

Material Handling:
Comfort utilizing or learning to operate overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to safely position large metal structures.

Location:

Greater Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area (100% onsite manufacturing environment).

Compliance:
United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; must be able to pass standard medical clearance for respirator use.

• Surface Preparation:
  Performing high-quality surface preparation, including professional-grade sanding, masking, and chemical cleaning of large-scale industrial components.
• Coatings & Mixing:
  Mixing industrial coatings, primers, and catalysts to exact specifications, managing optimal drying times and finish hardness for long-term corrosion resistance.
• Spray Application:
  Operating advanced liquid spray equipment and precision touch‑up tools to apply protective and aesthetic finishes to heavy‑duty machinery.
• Final Detailing:
  Executing final product detailing, including the accurate alignment, placement, and application of vinyl cut graphics and branding decals onto finished parts.
• Material Rigging:
  Safely utilizing overhead bridge cranes and industrial forklifts to transport, flip, and position massive steel fabrications within the prep and paint booths.
• Booth Maintenance:
  Managing painting consumables, filtering systems, and performing routine preventative maintenance on booth equipment to maintain peak efficiency.
• Shop
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborating with the welding and assembly teams to meet daily production deadlines while adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.

• Proven Painting Foundation:
  At least 1 year of hands‑on experience utilizing liquid spray systems, automotive wet paints, or high‑durability industrial coatings.
• Quality-First Detail Mindset: A sharp eye for finishing aesthetics with the patience and precision required to perform flawless prep, avoiding runs, sags, or orange peel.
• Physical Capability:
  Fully capable of safely wearing a respirator for extended periods and comfortably maneuvering around large, heavy industrial weldments.
• Employment Reliability: A rock‑solid, stable work history demonstrating long‑term commitment and reliable attendance with past employers; frequent job‑hopping is a disqualifier.