1st Shift Painter

Job Description

Job Description

1ST Shift Painter

Location: Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay: Starting at $20-$22 per hour

About Us:

Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we’ve focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, logistics, and skilled trades roles.

Benefits & Perks:

• Starting pay at $20.00-$22.00/hour (based on experience)
• Full-time, 1st shift schedule: 6:00am–4:30pm Monday–Thursday
• Overtime available on Fridays
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary:

• Prepare structural equipment and components for painting through washing, cleaning, deburring, and removal of old paint.
• Apply paint and perform detailed finishing using appropriate techniques based on the type and condition of the surface.
• Read and follow blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and other production specifications to ensure accurate and high-quality work.
• Maintain painting equipment and tools to ensure they remain safe and in proper working condition.
• Follow proper ventilation, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedures while maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare parts and structural equipment for painting, including washing, cleaning, deburring, and stripping old paint.
• Apply paint accurately and consistently using appropriate painting techniques and equipment.
• Repaint, touch up, and detail surfaces as needed to meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and work instructions.
• Inspect painted surfaces for proper coverage, finish, and quality.
• Maintain technical equipment and painting tools to ensure they are clean, safe, and in proper working order.
• Ensure proper ventilation following paint application.
• Safely handle and dispose of chemical waste according to company and safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Equipment & Materials Used:

• Paint spraying equipment
• Hand and power tools
• Grinders
• Cleaning and surface-preparation equipment
• Ventilation equipment
• Chemical stripping and cleaning materials
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of painting, industrial painting, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.
• Experience preparing metal or structural equipment for painting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and detailed instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to safely handle paint, cleaning agents, and chemical materials.
• Knowledge of proper ventilation and chemical waste disposal procedures.
• Ability to maintain and safely operate painting equipment and tools.
• Comfortable working on your feet and handling materials in an industrial environment.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.