Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Painter/Coating Technician to prepare, apply, and inspect protective coatings on metal and other industrial surfaces. This role works with high-performance coatings such as epoxy and urethane while ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards in an industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, grinding, or abrasive blasting
- Apply coatings (including epoxy and urethane systems) using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers
- Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and ratios
- Operate spray guns, pressure pots, and other coating equipment
- Work on structures at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and elevated lifts (scissor lifts, boom lifts)
- Inspect surfaces before and after coating to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality
- Perform touch-ups, repairs, and rework as needed
- Maintain and clean tools and equipment
- Read and follow work orders, blueprints, and coating specifications
- Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) for proper coating application
- Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or defects
Union Requirement:
- This position is union-based and requires membership (or ability to join) in the applicable Union
- All work will be performed in accordance with union rules, regulations, and job site agreements
Safety & PPE Requirements:
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including:
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Steel-toe boots
- Respirators or supplied air systems when required
- Protective suits or coveralls
- Must be able to safely work in industrial environments with exposure to fumes, dust, and noise
- Follow all OSHA and company safety standards
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 1–3+ years of industrial painting/coating experience (or willingness to train)
- Experience with epoxy, urethane, or similar industrial coatings preferred
- Familiarity with surface preparation methods such as sandblasting is a plus
- Experience working at heights or with elevated work platforms preferred
- Ability to read and interpret basic technical documents
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to operate spray equipment and coating tools
- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Basic math skills for mixing ratios
- Team player with good communication skills
Work Environment:
- Industrial shop or field setting
- Regular exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, and loud noise
- Work may be performed at heights, in confined spaces, or outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Use of elevated lifts and fall protection equipment required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working at heights
- Ability to wear respirators and PPE for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for detailed coating application
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
