Production Painter

Production Painter

Seeking an experienced Production Painter to prepare, paint, and finish industrial valves and components according to engineering drawings and coating specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial coatings, spray equipment, surface preparation, and quality inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, grinding, and blasting to remove rust, scale, and grease.
• Mix and apply industrial primers, epoxies, urethanes, and protective coatings using spray equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, paint specifications, and coating requirements.
• Inspect finished coatings for thickness, adhesion, and defects.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, pumps, paint booths, and mixing equipment.
• Follow safety procedures for PPE, respirators, and hazardous material handling.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of industrial painting experience.
• Experience with industrial coatings, including two-part epoxies, zinc primers, and urethanes.
• Ability to operate airless or conventional spray systems and surface preparation equipment.
• Ability to identify coating defects and maintain consistent paint quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs., and wear a respirator in a paint booth environment.
• Must be able to work 1st shift during training and transition to 2nd shift afterward.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in valve manufacturing, heavy machinery, or aerospace manufacturing.
• NACE/AMPP certification or formal training in industrial coatings.