Industrial Painter

Bridge Brothers is a leading manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of custom steel bridges. We serve municipalities, national parks, energy companies, private developers, and more.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality, custom bridge solutions that exceed expectations while ensuring precision, safety, and durability. When you join Bridge Brothers, you’re not just joining a company—you’re helping build infrastructure that connects communities and stands the test of time.

Bridge Brothers is seeking a skilled Industrial Painter to apply protective coatings and finishes to structural steel bridge components .

This hands-on role is responsible for surface preparation, mixing and applying industrial coatings, and ensuring all finishes meet project specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial or heavy-equipment painting, a strong attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset.

Prepare structural steel surfaces for coating, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface prep

Mix and apply industrial coatings such as epoxy, zinc, and other high-performance systems

Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment (including airless spray guns)

Inspect finished work to ensure proper coverage, adhesion, and film thickness

Work closely with Quality Control to ensure coatings meet specification requirements

Maintain, clean, and store painting and spray equipment

Follow coating manufacturer guidelines, safety data sheets (SDS), and project specifications

Safely handle paints, solvents, and chemicals in compliance with safety policies

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Cross-train and assist other shop departments as needed

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

2+ years of experience in industrial painting or protective coatings preferred

Experience with epoxy, zinc-rich, or other industrial coating systems

Familiarity with spray painting equipment and application techniques

Ability to follow drawings, instructions, and coating specifications

Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Willingness to cross-train and work in a team-based fabrication environment

Fast-paced fabrication and coatings environment

Frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Exposure to paint fumes, dust, and industrial equipment

PPE required and provided

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST (occasional weekends as needed)

Overtime:
Available as required

Employment Type:

Full-time, non-exempt

If you take pride in precision, safety, and craftsmanship—and want to work on large-scale steel structures that matter—we’d love to hear from you.

Join Bridge Brothers and help build bridges that last.