Industrial Painter

We are a Westside manufacturing company looking for a talented and reliable industrial painter. Our equipment is large and primarily made of steel, so the perfect candidate will have experience painting steel and producing clean paint jobs suitable for picky customers. Because of electrical and hydraulic components, there is a lot of taping, blocking, and other surface prep. The position also requires sandblasting and packaging for shipping. Everything is outdoors. Responsibilities: Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint, rust, and contaminants through sanding, scraping, and chemical treatmentsMix and apply paints, varnishes, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, ensuring even and consistent coverageUnderstand and follow safety protocols and best practices for painting in an industrial environmentInspect and assess the quality of completed work, making adjustments as necessary to meet quality standardsMaintain painting equipment and tools, ensuring they are in working condition and properly cleanedCollaborate with other team members and departments to complete projects on time and within specificationsPackaging and preparing equipment or parts for shipmentLoading large loads onto truck beds via forklift Requirements Trained in Forklift OperationTwo (2) years' previous industrial painting experienceFamiliarity with packaging, strapping, and material handlingExcellent organizational and planning skills Physical Requirements: Able to stand for long periodsAble to sit for long periodsAble to climb ladders/truck beds/stepsAble to Crawl, crouch, kneel and stoop to paint, to paint, tape, or package equipmentAble to withstand outdoor temps for extended periods while wearing PPEAble to wear a respirator for extended periods while painting/sandblastingAble to lift 75 lbsAble to manipulate controls, nozzles, and other required tools Able to reach at/above/below shoulder levelPossess far and near visual acuity for paint accuracy as well as peripheral vision for safetyAble to hear loud noises such as alarms for safety Benefits 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurance$47,800 - $52,000 Annually, based on experience