Painter

At Skilled Trades Partners, you'll find steady work, competitive pay, full benefits, and a team that has your back. You're not a number here—you're a skilled tradesperson who deserves respect for the work you do evry day. Work steadily. Get paid right. Apply today! Job Responsibilities As a Painter / Loader, you will play a key role in preparing, coating, and loading structural steel and fabricated materials while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include: Prepare and properly mix paints and solvents according to manufacturer specifications. Prepare and paint materials to meet SSPC specifications and project requirements. Mask and protect designated no-paint areas. Ensure proper cure times between coats. Monitor and record environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dew point. Maintain detailed paint application records, including mix times, activation times, and application times. Perform quality inspections of completed work and address any discrepancies. Organize and coordinate outgoing shipments with the Shipping Coordinator. Load and stack materials safely onto trailers and flatbeds. Maintain paint inventory and supplies. Keep work areas, paint equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and safe. Qualifications Experience with industrial painting, structural steel painting, or similar coating applications preferred. Ability to read fabrication and erection drawings. Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and technical paint data sheets. Experience operating airless spray equipment. Experience with abrasive blasting equipment preferred. Ability to measure wet and dry film thickness using a DeFelsko gauge. Comfortable using tape measures and standard shop measuring tools. Ability to safely use hand and power tools. Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, Combi-Lifts, yard equipment, or similar material handling equipment is a plus. Ability to lift, move, and load materials safely. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Reliable attendance and a safety-first mindset. Benefits Full health insurance Weekly pay—on time, every time Tool reimbursement Free OSHA and safety training Flex Time Responsive local team available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Requirements Pre-employment drug screen required Background check required Must be authorized to work in the United States If you're looking for consistent work, competitive pay, and a company that values skilled tradespeople, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with Skilled Trades Partners.