Industrial Paint Booth Maintenance Technician - Las Vegas

Join the VetPowered Team

Are you an experienced industrial maintenance technician with hands-on experience servicing paint booths, air compressors, air handling systems, or industrial finishing equipment?

VetPowered is seeking a skilled technician to support onsite maintenance services at Nellis Air Force Base. This position will help maintain industrial paint booths, media blasting equipment, breathing air systems, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and related equipment used in aircraft maintenance operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial paint booths, media blasters, air compressors, breathing air systems, air handling equipment, and related systems
• Respond to service calls and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and HVAC-related issues
• Complete repairs and adjustments to help maintain safe and reliable equipment operation
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection checklists, and maintenance documentation
• Support onsite response requirements, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday service when needed

Qualifications:

• Experienced industrial maintenance technician with a background in paint booths, spray finishing equipment, compressors, HVAC, air handling systems, or similar industrial equipment
• Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Familiarity with OSHA breathing air requirements is a plus
• Experience working on a military installation or in a government environment is preferred
• Ability to meet the requirements for access to Nellis Air Force Base and provide the information needed for VetPowered to coordinate required credentials
• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable under VetPowered's insurance requirements

If you are looking for a role where your technical skills directly support critical aircraft maintenance operations, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining VetPowered.

About VetPowered:

VetPowered, LLC, named Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year in the United States, is a rapidly growing San Diego-based corporation specializing in manufacturing, welding, fabrication, machinery repair, and customized training under private and U.S. Government contracts. VetPowered employs a highly trained workforce that uses the latest cutting-edge CNC equipment. VetPowered is dedicated to bringing advanced manufacturing back to America.

Key Job Functions:

At VetPowered, the Industrial Paint Booth Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing industrial paint booths, media blasters, air compressors, breathing air systems, and related equipment at Nellis Air Force Base.

This position focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and documentation to support safe, reliable, and continuous equipment operation. The role requires strong technical experience, sound judgment, the ability to work independently, and clear communication with customers and internal teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance:

• Inspect, service, and maintain industrial paint booths, media blast equipment, dust collection systems, compressors, dryers, air make-up units, exhaust fans, cooling systems, filtration equipment, breathing air systems, doors, and related equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules, equipment manuals, and customer requirements
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust, and test mechanical and electrical components
• Identify worn, damaged, or failing parts and report recommended repairs
• Help maintain equipment in safe and reliable operating condition

Troubleshooting and Repairs:

• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, HVAC, and airflow-related issues
• Perform repairs and adjustments in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot compressors, air dryers, air purification systems, fans, motors, filters, doors, lighting, and related equipment
• Coordinate required parts, materials, tools, and outside services
• Escalate significant equipment issues to VetPowered supervision

Service Calls and Response:

• Respond to scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency service requests
• Support after-hours, weekend, and holiday response requirements when needed
• Communicate with onsite customer representatives upon arrival and before leaving the work location
• Provide clear updates regarding work completed, equipment condition, and recommended next steps
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent VetPowered appropriately on customer sites

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate service records, inspection checklists, maintenance history, and repair documentation
• Record equipment findings, adjustments, replaced parts, and current operating condition
• Complete required reports and supporting documentation within established deadlines
• Assist with equipment inventories and maintenance schedules
• Document recommended repairs and parts requirements

Breathing Air and Testing Support:

• Support inspection and maintenance of breathing air compressors, purification systems, filters, and related equipment
• Coordinate quarterly OSHA Grade D breathing air testing
• Assist with sample collection when required
• Report testing issues or equipment deficiencies immediately

Safety Compliance:

• Follow all applicable OSHA, environmental, customer, and Nellis Air Force Base safety requirements
• Use required personal protective equipment
• Identify and report unsafe conditions
• Safely work around industrial machinery, compressed air, electrical systems, paint, solvents, and maintenance chemicals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Training and Support:

• Provide basic guidance to operators regarding equipment use and routine care
• Support internal teams with technical questions and troubleshooting
• Review equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and technical documentation
• Participate in customer or company training as required

Other Duties:

• Support field and facility maintenance activities
• Deliver or pick up parts, materials, tools, and supplies
• Safely operate and maintain an assigned company vehicle
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department and company goals

Qualifications & Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical education, trade school training, or industry certifications are a plus
• Three or more years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial paint booths, spray finishing equipment, air compressors, HVAC or air handling systems, or similar industrial equipment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and airflow systems
• Working knowledge of motors, fans, compressors, dryers, filters, regulators, electrical controls, and industrial ventilation equipment
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, and technical documents
• Familiarity with OSHA breathing air requirements and Grade D air quality testing is a plus
• Experience working on or around military installations is preferred
• Ability to successfully complete the required background and access process for work at Nellis Air Force Base and provide all information needed for VetPowered to coordinate the required credentials
• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable under VetPowered's insurance requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and respond to changing customer priorities
• Ability to maintain a primary residence within the Las Vegas service area throughout employment in this position

Mission and Values:

Contribute to the achievement of the mission and vision of our organization by:

• Attention to Detail- The ability to complete a task while demonstrating thorough concern for all areas involved, no matter how small.
• All In- Brings their whole self to work and gives their best effort, even when the job or situation is difficult.
• Accountable- Takes personal responsibility for their work, communicates honestly, owns mistakes, and does not blame others or make excuses.
• Adaptable- Adjusts effectively