Industrial Lead Painter

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Industrial Lead Painter (2-Year Project)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Schedule: 4 Days/Week (Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts) Pay: $34.43/hour + Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Lead Painter to oversee and execute coating and surface preparation work on a long-term local project expected to run for the next two years.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can run a jobsite, maintain high safety standards, and deliver high-quality work while leading a crew.

What We Offer

$34.43/hour (steady, long-term work)

4-day work week – every Friday off

Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

Local work – home every night (no travel required)

Consistent hours on a stable 2-year project

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily jobsite operations and coordinate crew activities

Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to spec

Attend and participate in daily/weekly safety meetings

Maintain accurate jobsite condition logs and documentation

Communicate with project managers and other trades

Inspect work for quality and compliance

Train and mentor crew members

Technical Responsibilities

Operate and maintain sandblasting equipment (sand pots)

Apply coatings using industrial sprayers

Mix and apply epoxies and specialty coatings

Perform proper surface preparation (blasting, cleaning, profiling)

Ensure coating thickness and adhesion meet specifications

Qualifications

3+ years of industrial painting experience (lead or foreman preferred)

Proven ability to run a jobsite and lead a crew

Experience with:

Sandblasting (sand pots)

Airless and conventional sprayers

Epoxy and industrial coating systems

Strong understanding of jobsite safety protocols

Ability to complete daily logs and communicate clearly

Reliable, accountable, and production-driven

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Ability to work full 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday)

Physically able to perform job duties (lifting, climbing, standing)

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Experience on large-scale industrial or commercial projects

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Work Environment

Industrial jobsite conditions (heights, confined spaces, outdoor exposure)

PPE required at all times

Physically demanding role

Who This Role is For

This is a great opportunity for a career-minded industrial painter who wants:

Stable, long-term work

Leadership responsibility

A consistent 4-day schedule with 3-day weekends

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to CertaPro Painters Corporate.