Industrial Steel Painter & Surface Prep Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Steel Painter & Surface Prep Technician

Mission: Preserve and enhance the life of steel structures by delivering high-performance surface preparation and coatings—safely, efficiently, and to exact specifications.

Your Impact

• Prepare steel surfaces through cleaning, grinding, sanding, and wiping with thinners for optimal adhesion.
• Apply primers, topcoats, and specialized protective finishes as specified for each project.
• Operate spray guns, brushes, and rollers to achieve consistent, uniform finishes.
• Pre-inspect substrates to confirm they are free of rust, contaminants, and defects before coating.
• Accurately mix paints, primers, and coatings to manufacturer and project specifications.
• Meet industry standards and project requirements on every application.
• Follow safety procedures rigorously and use appropriate PPE at all times.
• Handle, store, and dispose of materials and chemicals in accordance with safety and environmental rules.
• Keep spray rigs, hoses, brushes, and rollers clean and in excellent working order.
• Conduct quality checks to confirm correct film build and long-term durability.
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to meet deadlines and quality targets.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience painting in structural steel or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of paints, primers, thinners, and application techniques.
• Skilled with spray equipment, brushes, and rollers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Ability to follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials.
• Capability to work independently and within a team environment.

Work Conditions

• All-weather work: heat, cold, rain, and snow depending on job site and season.
• PPE required: safety glasses, face shield, gloves; respirator as needed.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Standard schedule of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week; overtime and night shifts as required.
• Physical mobility to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Physical capacity to lift 51 pounds; strong overall stamina.
• On your feet and moving for most of the shift.
• Good vision (normal or corrected).