Industrial Painter

Industrial Metal Fabrication – Newton, KS Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM | Three-Day Weekends Build Your Career With Industrial Metal Fabrication Industrial Painter / Sandblaster Industrial Metal Fabrication is seeking a motivated Industrial Painter / Sandblaster to join our growing team in Newton, Kansas. You'll work on structural steel and custom fabricated products using professional blasting and coating equipment while being part of a company that values safety, quality craftsmanship, and teamwork. If you take pride in producing high-quality work and want to grow your career with a company that invests in its employees, we'd like to meet you. Why You'll Love Working Here $20.00–$36.00 per hour (based on experience) Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday) Three-day weekends every week Overtime opportunities available Company-paid employee health insurance Dental insurance available Company-paid life insurance SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% company match Paid uniforms $100 annual clothing allowance Seven paid holidays Paid vacation Company-paid training and professional certifications Opportunities for advancement What You'll Do As an Industrial Painter / Sandblaster, you'll prepare, blast, paint, inspect, and finish structural steel and fabricated products to customer specifications. Daily Responsibilities Include Prepare steel surfaces through solvent cleaning, hand tools, power tools, and abrasive blasting Apply industrial coatings using airless spray systems, conventional pressure pots, brushes, and rollers Apply zinc, epoxy, enamel, and specialty industrial coatings Read and interpret paint specifications, shop drawings, and manufacturer application instructions Perform wet film thickness testing and quality inspectionsMix, reduce, and prepare coatings for application Operate and maintain blasting equipment, paint booths, ventilation systems, and compressed air equipment Inspect parts before and after painting to ensure quality standards are met Coordinate completed work with Quality Control and Production Move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Follow OSHA requirements and company safety procedures at all times What We're Looking For Required Experience with industrial painting, blasting, or steel fabrication Experience using airless spray equipment or conventional pressure pot systems Ability to read work instructions and paint specifications Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including hot and cold conditions Willingness to work overtime when needed Preferred 1–2 years of industrial painting experience Experience with structural steel SSPC or NACE knowledge Forklift or overhead crane experience Technical certifications High school diploma or GED Physical Requirements This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, reaching, and frequent use of hands throughout the workday. Employees Must Lift up to 50 pounds Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators (when required), and steel-toe boots Work safely around industrial equipment and moving machinery Benefits Health Insurance Employee medical coverage paid 100% by the company Dependent coverage available Dental Insurance Employee and family coverage available Life Insurance $25,000 company-paid policy Optional additional coverage Retirement SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% company match Paid Time Off Seven paid holidays 80 hours of vacation after one year Additional Benefits Paid uniforms $100 annual clothing allowance Company-paid training and certifications Career advancement opportunities Join Our Team If you're looking for a long-term career with competitive wages, excellent benefits, a four-day work week, and the opportunity to work with a respected steel fabrication company. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr