Industrial Painter Foreman

New Kent Coatings Industrial Painter Foreman

3240 Roxbury Road
Charles City, VA 23030

Salary: 30.00 - 40.00 USD / HOUR

Location: Mid-Atlantic Region (Travel Required)
Company: New Kent Coatings, Inc.
Pay Range: $30 - $40 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction / Industrial Coatings / Surface Prep
Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), Health Insurance Contribution, Growth Opportunities, Team Environment

New Kent Coatings (NKC) is a growing industrial coatings contractor specializing in corrosion control and surface protection
. Our experienced team provides blasting and coating services to critical infrastructure and facilities across multiple sectors, including:

Pharmaceutical

Power Generation

Water and Wastewater

Food Manufacturing

And more

We are known for our high-quality work, skilled team, and commitment to safety and professionalism.

We are seeking Industrial Painter Foremen to work on-site at various job locations across the Mid-Atlantic region
. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial coatings and surface preparation or is eager to learn and grow in this field.

• Experience leading an industrial painter crew in the field, keeping to production schedules, job site reporting, and more
• Abrasive blasting and surface preparation
• Experience running/operating/diagnosing/repairing industrial painting and blaster equipment such as paint pumps of all kinds, blast pots, etc.
• Application of industrial coatings (epoxy, urethane, etc.)
• Operate blasting/painting equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
• Travel to job sites as required (per diem is provided for travel, but not all jobs are travel)

• Prior experience in industrial painting, sandblasting, or coatings application field team leadership
• Reliable transportation to job sites
• Willingness to travel for projects
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks (lifting, climbing, working at heights)

• Familiarity with spray equipment and coating systems
• Knowledge of SSPC/NACE standards (a plus)
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with a strong work ethic

Hourly Pay: $30 - $40

Schedule: Full-Time, M-F (overtime may be available)

Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance Contribution

Opportunities for training and advancement

Supportive team environment

This job is ideal for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual
• Adaptable to different tasks and environments
• Able to work independently or on a crew
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Interested in a long-term career in industrial coatings

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.