Industrial Painter

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety and housekeeping as the top priority at all times.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, guidelines, and management initiatives.
• Performs industrial surface preparation including cleaning, degreasing, masking, sanding, and solvent wiping.
• Prepares parts for coating using appropriate methods to meet coating and inspection requirements.
• Applies industrial coatings using spray equipment (airless, conventional, or other methods) according to specifications.
• Paints and preserves parts and pumps to company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Reads and follows work instructions, coating procedures, and job specifications.
• Measures and verifies coating thickness and quality as required.
• Completes required documentation, including customer paint inspection reports.
• Safely lifts, handles, rigs, and rotates materials and castings weighing up to 40,000 lbs.
• Operates forklifts and cranes in accordance with safety requirements.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Assists with training other employees on paint processes and safety practices.
• Collaborates with supervisors, suppliers, and team members to support improvements in coatings, processes, and materials.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Experience in industrial painting, coatings application, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with industrial spray equipment (airless, plural component, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of surface prep, coatings, and quality standards is a plus.
• Forklift and crane experience preferred.