Senior Painter; Bilingual English​/Spanish

Overview

Location: Adkins, TX 78101

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Reports to: Paint Supervisor / Production Lead

Top Metal Solutions is seeking a Senior Painter with advanced painting knowledge for industrial wet paint and powder coat operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining high-quality finishing standards, supporting production efficiency, troubleshooting paint-related issues, and assisting with process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have leadership by example and be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Apply industrial wet paint and powder coat finishes to fabricated metal components and assemblies
• Perform touch-up work on critical or high-complexity parts without damaging finished products
• Prepare paint mixtures and production materials according to specifications
• Perform initial setup and adjustment of curing ovens for production operations
• Detect, troubleshoot, and correct paint finish defects and inconsistencies
• Support root cause analysis investigations related to paint adhesion or finish quality issues
• Maintain consistent finish quality and production efficiency
• Assist in training and supporting Production Painters and Painter Helpers
• Implement and improve hooks, racks, and hanging methods to increase production efficiency
• Support process improvement initiatives within the paint department
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow all paint procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Support production schedules and overall department workflow

• 5+ years of industrial painting experience preferred
• Experience with wet paint and powder coat systems required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of industrial paint processes and finish quality standards
• Ability to maintain productivity and quality in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Strong work ethic and leadership mentality
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Experience with structural steel or custom fabrication projects
• Experience training or mentoring paint department personnel
• Familiarity with production improvement initiatives and workflow optimization
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Industrial coating certifications are a plus, but not required

• Starting pay: $24/hour
• Full-time position
• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Stable long-term employment
• Opportunity for professional growth within the company

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and move materials regularly
• Ability to bend, kneel, push, pull, and work in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to work safely around paint equipment and production machinery

This position works inside a manufacturing and industrial paint facility. Employees may be exposed to paint fumes, dust, heat, noise, and production equipment. Proper PPE must be worn at all times.