Industrial Painter & Finisher – Liquid Spray & Wet Coatings

Industrial Painter & Finisher – Liquid Spray & Wet Coatings

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $56160/Yr

Web Publication Date: 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Duluth, MN 55807

Job Function:

Industrial Painter & Finisher – Liquid Spray & Wet Coatings

Up to $27.00/Hour + Profit Sharing Duluth, MN Area All Shifts Available

• COMPENSATION:
  Up to $27.00/Hour Starting Rate (commensurate with liquid spray/finishing depth) + +$2.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift + Corporate Profit Sharing + Comprehensive Benefits
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Total Shift Autonomy | 1st Shift (Flexible start windows: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM) or 3rd Shift options available
• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
  
  Minimum 1+ year of Auto Body Schooling OR equivalent hands-on Industrial/Automotive liquid spray painting experience required
• COATING TECHNICALITY:
  Direct proficiency with paint mixing ratios, mil-thickness verification, flash times, and chemical curing for industrial-grade wet paints
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  Clean, modern, climate-controlled facility with state-of-the-art ventilation, spray booths, and overhead crane infrastructure
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder; ability to pass respirator fit-testing/medical clearance and reside within a daily commute of Duluth, MN / Superior, WI

If you are a skilled painter or auto body technician looking to step away from unpredictable flat-rate insurance hassles and chaotic body shop environments, this career-track seat offers unmatched stability. The employer is a globally recognized, privately held manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy machinery and advanced industrial tools. Built on a strong culture of safety, stability, and internal promotion, this organization rejects corporate politics and treats its finishing team as vital craftsman assets.

Operating in a pristine, climate-controlled facility equipped with state-of-the-art spray booths and ventilation, you will enjoy steady, year-round hours and true technical autonomy. Your surface preparation and precision liquid spray skills will translate directly into the durability and aesthetic appeal of massive industrial equipment.

• Surface Preparation:
  Perform thorough surface prep, including professional sanding, masking, and chemical cleaning on large-scale steel weldments and industrial components.
• Chemical & Paint Mixing:
  Mix industrial-grade coatings, primers, and catalysts to exact chemical ratios, controlling flash times, finish hardness, and corrosion resistance.
• Precision Spray Application:
  Operate advanced spray guns, pressure pots, and touch-up equipment to apply flawless protective and aesthetic finishes on heavy machinery.
• Final Detailing & Branding:
  Execute final product detailing, including the precise alignment and application of custom vinyl cut graphics and branding decals.
• Rigging & Material Handling:
  Safely operate overhead bridge cranes and rigging gear to transport, flip, and position massive steel structures through prep and paint bays.
• Maintain Booth Infrastructure:
  Manage paint kitchen inventory and perform routine preventative maintenance on booth filtration systems, fluid lines, and spray guns.
• Shop
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside fabrication and assembly teams to meet production timelines while strictly adhering to 5S cleanliness and safety protocols.

• 1+ year of liquid spray experience utilizing automotive wet paints, high-durability industrial coatings, or completion of a formal Auto Body / Collision Repair program.
• Coating Technicality:
  Understanding of paint viscosity, mixing ratios, mil-thickness testing, flash times, and surface prep methods to prevent runs, sags, or orange peel.
• Material Handling & Safety:
  Ability or willingness to learn overhead bridge crane operation; ability to pass standard medical clearance and respirator fit-testing.
• Quality & Detail Focus: A sharp eye for finishing aesthetics and commitment to flawless surface preparation on high-value equipment.
• Employment Reliability: A dependable, steady work history demonstrating long-term tenure and multi-year commitment with prior employers.
• Local Proximity:
  Residing within a comfortable daily commuting radius of the Greater Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area.