Experienced Painter- 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 1st Shift Experienced Industrial Painter       Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Wage: $21-$23/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our growing manufacturing team. This position is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing metal parts and fabricated products according to customer specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial spray equipment, understands proper surface preparation, and takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality finishes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and removing rust, oil, or debris.
• Apply powder paints according to manufacturer and job specifications.
• Operate conventional, HVLP, airless, or electrostatic spray-painting equipment.
• Adjust spray equipment to achieve the proper coverage, thickness, color, and finish.
• Read and follow work orders, drawings, paint specifications, and safety data sheets.
• Inspect completed work for runs, sags, overspray, missed areas, contamination, and other defects.
• Measure coating thickness and perform touch-ups or rework when necessary.
• Properly mask and protect surfaces that should not be painted.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, paint booths, and related equipment.
• Track paint, materials, and completed work accurately.
• Follow production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Comply with respiratory protection, hazardous-material handling, and other workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with other production responsibilities as needed in a smaller, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of industrial painting experience, preferably in metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Experience applying powder paint or similar industrial coatings.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, spray techniques, curing requirements, and defect prevention.
• Ability to recognize and correct common coating problems.
• Ability to read work instructions, specifications, and basic manufacturing drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Reliable attendance and ability to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience powder painting steel, weldments, fabricated metal parts, or industrial equipment.
• Experience using thickness gauges.
• Familiarity with paint booths, curing ovens, plural-component systems, or powder coating.
• Forklift experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe handling of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with assistance for heavier items.
• Work around paint fumes, dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Use ladders, platforms, or other equipment when required.
• Wear safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, hearing protection, and respiratory protection.
• Must be able to pass required respirator clearance and fit testing.

Flex Craft was invented so you can quickly and easily create material handling solutions without the need for extensive design or fabrication. When required, Flex Craft is easily taken apart & reconfigured into another solution – all with a ½” wrench.

What We Offer

Flex Craft has a culture like no other. We help support and build up every employee with new skill sets and challenges. Flex Craft offers a robust benefits package, especially for a smaller company, that includes:

• 4-day work week (M-Th, 10-hr days)
• 9 Paid holidays
• PTO
• 401k w/ company match
• Dental & medical insurance
• Profit sharing- equally calculated
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perfect attendance- earn up to 40 hrs of addt’l PTO

Equal Employment Opportunity

Flex Craft is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.