Airless Spray Painter

Konvert Interim Lommel; Hamont-Achel; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Konvert Interim Lommel is seeking an experienced spray painter to apply industrial coatings to steel structures and machine parts in a modern paint department. You will set up the airless spray system and apply primer, intermediate, and finishing coats with a focus on quality and precision.

The role involves interpreting coating specifications, performing pre-treatment, and conducting quality checks. Work takes place in a spray booth and in open spray zones on larger pieces, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience applying protective and aesthetic coatings to steel structures.
• Ability to interpret coating specifications and dry film thickness measurements (DFT).
• Familiarity with surface pre-treatment and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up the airless spray system based on coating type and substrate.
• Apply primer, intermediate, and finishing coats according to paint system.
• Interpret technical work plans, coating specifications, and DFT measurements.
• Check surface roughness and perform pre-treatment as needed (sanding, degreasing).
• Spray in booth and open spray zones on larger pieces.
• Ensure uniform layer build‑up with no orange peel, runs or overspray.
• Perform quality checks using gauges and gloss meters.
• Maintain a safe, tidy workspace and clean equipment.

Skills

Airless spray painting

Coating knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Quality checks

Tools

Airless spray system

Spray booth

DFT gauges

Gloss meters

Wet film gauge

Dry film thickness gauge

Job description

Are you a specialist in industrial coatings and do you master the airless spray technique down to the finest detail?

Do you enjoy working on robust constructions in a technically advanced environment?

Then this job is made for you!

For a renowned metalworking company in the Hamont region, we are looking for an experienced spray painter who applies protective and aesthetic coatings to steel structures with passion and precision.

You will join a modern, well-equipped paint department where expertise and quality are key.

Your responsibilities:

As an airless spray painter, you play a crucial role in the production process. You are responsible for professionally applying industrial coatings to steel structures and machine parts.

Specifically:

• You correctly set up the airless spray system based on the type of coating and substrate.
• You apply primer coats, intermediate coats, and finishing coats according to the prescribed paint system.
• You interpret technical work plans, coating specifications, and dry film thickness measurements (DFT).
• You check surface roughness and ensure optimal adhesion through manual or mechanical pre-treatment (e.g., sanding, degreasing).
• You work both in a spray booth and on larger pieces in open spray zones.
• You guarantee a uniform layer build-up without orange peel effect, runs, or overspray.
• You perform quality checks using wet film gauges, dry film thickness gauges, and gloss meters.
• You maintain a safe, tidy workspace and clean equipment and spray tools properly.