Industrial Painter

Reports To: Finish Supervisor

The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing steel tank components to meet company and customer specifications. This role ensures high-quality surface preparation and coating application using industrial spray systems while maintaining safety, efficiency, and consistent production standards in a manufacturing environment.

• Prepare steel surfaces for coating using sanding, and cleaning methods and sometimes grinding
• Remove debris, rust, oil, and contaminants to ensure proper coating adhesion
• Verify surface readiness in accordance with quality and coating specifications

• Apply primers, epoxy, polyurethane, and other industrial coatings using airless and conventional spray systems
• Mix coatings accurately according to manufacturer specifications and required ratios
• Ensure even coverage, thickness, and finish quality across all parts

• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, coverage, and compliance with specifications
• Use gauges and tools to verify coating thickness when required
• Identify and correct deficiencies (runs, dry spray, contamination, etc.)

• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot spray equipment and tools
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area
• Ensure proper handling and storage of coatings and materials

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines
• Properly use PPE, including respirators, eye protection, and protective clothing
• Handle chemicals and coatings safely, including labeling and disposal requirements

• Work closely with the production and fabrication teams to meet schedules
• Communicate issues impacting quality, efficiency, or safety
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic math skills, including:
  • Addition/subtraction
  • Reading decimals
  • Calculating and mixing ratios
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Work orders
  • Blueprints or shop drawings
  • Quality control charts

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience preferred (manufacturing or heavy equipment environment preferred)
• Experience with:
  • Airless and conventional spray systems
  • Epoxy and polyurethane coatings
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods (entire shift)
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs regularly
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to:
  • Climb, stoop, and bend
  • Work at heights or in varying plant and outdoor conditions
• Sufficient visual acuity to inspect surfaces and ensure coating quality

• Manufacturing plant and outdoor yard environment
• Exposure to:
  • Paint fumes, dust, and industrial materials
  • Noise, temperature changes, and weather conditions
• Use of PPE required at all times

• Experience in tank, structural steel, or heavy fabrication painting
• Knowledge of surface prep standards (e.g., SSPC/NACE)
• Experience with coating thickness gauges or inspection tools

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour