Industrial Painter (Wet & Powder)

Bring Metal to Life with Every Coat!

We're hiring a skilled Industrial Painter to apply high-quality finishes that stand the test of time. In this role, you'll work in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment applying powder and wet coatings with precision and consistency. If you have experience in industrial painting, surface prep, and operating professional-grade equipment-plus a sharp eye for detail and commitment to safety-this is your opportunity to shine.

Why Choose Steel Craft?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Paid-Time Off: Vacation, PTO / Sick Leave, Shut-down Pay, Company Observed Paid Holidays, and a Paid Volunteer Day
  • Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
  • Over 85% employer paid medical insurance premium, plans with low deductibles
  • Health Savings Account company annual contributions
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more
  • Low cost Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance coverage
  • A competitive 401(K) Plan with a maximum 4% employer contribution match
  • Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
  • Discounted Day Care Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identify Theft Insurance
  • Wellness Incentive
  • Corporate Discount Program
  • Fun and engaging employee activities, events, outings, and more
  
  
  
  

Position Details:

• Shifts:
  
  
  
  • 1stShift: Monday - Thursday; 5:00am - 3:00pm
  • 2ndShift: Monday - Thursday; 3:00pm - 1:00am
  • Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday; 5:00am - 5:00pm
  
  
  
  
• Pay Range: Up to $32.00/hour (basedupon experience, skill set, and shift)
• Shift Premium:
  
  
  
  • 2nd Shift = $2.00/hour
  • WeekendShift = 15% of Base Wage + $2.00/hour
  
  
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and applying primers as necessary.
• Apply powder, wet, and/or polyurethane coatings using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Applies coatings to large parts in batch paint booth.
• Operate and maintain painting equipment, including spray guns, curing ovens, and ventilation systems.
• Ensure proper thickness and even application of coatings according to specifications.
• Inspect finished work to ensure quality, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Identify and repair paint defects.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of painting equipment.
• Perform color changes in accordance with company procedures.
• Adjust paint equipment settings for optimal coatings quality.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and adjust settings as needed.
• Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Accurately allocate paint usage in ERP system.
• Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.
• Train and coach employees on fundamental paint techniques and equipment operations/procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and/or Training:

• 3+ years of experience and/or training in production painter position.
• Knowledge of powder and wet coating applications and techniques.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and/or Training:

• Knowledge/experience with wet painting applications and techniques
• Knowledge/experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of paint guns/equipment
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Not Applicable

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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We are committed to principals of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices (hiring, training, promotion, etc.) for all qualified employees and prospective employees.