Industrial Painter

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, versatile Industrial Painter / Paint Prep Technician to join our production team as an alternate painter. In this dynamic role, you will work alongside our two primary painters, seamlessly rotating between operating high-pressure spray systems and executing critical paint preparation workflows. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge of industrial paint equipment and a strong commitment to maintaining a pristine, safe paint booth environment. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Industrial Painting: Operate and maintain high-pressure spray systems to apply industrial coatings evenly and efficiently according to company quality standards.Team Rotation: Function as an alternate painter, smoothly rotating tasks with two other team painters to manage workload and meet production timelines.Paint Preparation: Prep raw parts and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, and staging materials before they enter the paint booth.Equipment Maintenance: Clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic preventative maintenance on paint guns, pumps, hoses, and mixing equipment.Booth Housekeeping: Maintain rigorous general housekeeping standards inside the paint booth, including filter changes, trash removal, and sweeping to prevent overspray contamination.Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols regarding chemical handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazardous waste disposal. Qualifications & Skills Required (Must-Haves): Experience: Proven experience as an industrial painter utilizing airless, air-assisted, or high-pressure spray equipment.Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial paint equipment setups, mixing ratios, and fluid pressure adjustments.Adaptability: Flexibility to shift quickly between high-focus painting tasks and physical prep work.Schedule: Ability to reliably work the early morning shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM), Monday through Friday.Strong attention to detail to catch surface defects before and after coating application. Preferred (Nice-to-Haves): Experience working in a manufacturing or heavy-machinery production facility.Familiarity with reading blueprints or technical specifications for coating thickness (mils).