Industrial Painter

The Industrial Painter is responsible for surface preparation, coating application, and preservation of industrial components and pumps in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturer requirements. This role ensures high-quality finishes, supports safe operations, maintains paint equipment, and contributes to an efficient and organized paint shop environment. The position may also support process improvement and assist with training other employees.


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.
Performs routine care and maintenance of paint equipment, including spray guns, Graco pumps, CPR wash systems, and related tools.
Troubleshoots basic paint defects and works to prevent rework (runs, fisheyes, holidays, poor adhesion, etc.).
Works with supervisors, suppliers, and team members to support improvements in coatings, processes, and materials.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Assists with training other employees on paint processes and safety practices.
Coordinates with other departments to support workflow and production schedules.



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


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Frequently:


Standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping
Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 lbs
Occasionally:


Overhead work
Climbing ladders or stairs
Operating forklifts
Operating cranes

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:

HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.


We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] .