Industrial Paint Line Technician

About the PositionCertified Enameling is seeking an experienced Industrial Paint Line Technician to support our architectural metal finishing operations.This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have previous hands-on experience in an industrial painting, powder coating, metal finishing, or similar production environment.The right candidate must understand paint-line workflow, safely operate coating equipment, follow job specifications, and maintain production volume without sacrificing finish quality. Strong communication, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency are required.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate electrostatic, conventional, air-assisted, or airless spray equipment.Apply coatings evenly and consistently according to work-order requirements.Prepare metal surfaces through cleaning, sanding, masking, and other requiredmethods.Review work orders, color information, coating specifications, and productioninstructions.Verify correct materials, colors, primers, and coating systems before application.Monitor coating coverage, appearance, consistency, and film thickness.Identify and report contamination, surface defects, color concerns, andapplication problems.Adjust spray technique and equipment settings based on part shape and coatingrequirements.Handle aluminum extrusions, panels, fabricated metal, and other customerproducts carefully.Assist with racking, masking, material movement, and paint-line changeovers.Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, booths, and related equipment.Follow all PPE, respirator, hazardous-material, and safety procedures.Maintain production pace and meet daily output expectations.Communicate delays, equipment problems, and quality concerns immediately.Support other paint-line and production functions when needed.Required QualificationsTwo or more years of hands-on industrial painting, powder coating, metalfinishing, or coating-line experience.Experience operating industrial spray equipment.Knowledge of surface preparation and coating-application techniques.Ability to read work orders and follow coating specifications.Ability to recognize common finish defects and application problems.Strong attention to detail and respect for customer-owned products.Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.Strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and follow-through.Clear verbal communication skills.Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.Ability to safely perform physical production and material-handling work.Ability to comply with required PPE, respirator fit-testing, and medical-clearanceprocedures.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Preferred QualificationsExperience applying liquid Kynar/PVDF coatings.Experience with powder-coating systems.Experience finishing architectural aluminum, extrusions, panels, or fabricatedmetal.Familiarity with wet-film or dry-film thickness measurement.Forklift experience.Ideal CandidateYou are an experienced paint-line professional who understands how preparation, equipment settings, spray technique, and production pace affect the finished product.You work with urgency while maintaining quality, communicate problems immediately, and take ownership of your equipment, work area, and daily production output.Benefits401(k)Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offPay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour, based on experienceJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: Monday through Friday, day shiftLocation: Los Angeles, CA - In personCertified Enameling is a family-owned architectural metal finishing and manufacturing company serving the commercial construction and glazing industries since 1953.