Class A Painter - 2nd Shift, Precision Coatings

Fathom Digital Manufacturing; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fathom Manufacturing seeks an experienced Custom Industrial Painter to perform precision spray painting and achieve Class A cosmetic finishes on aerospace, military, and consumer goods parts. You will mix paints, primers, and additives, set up spray equipment, and ensure adhesion and surface quality across plastics, metals, and composites.

The role requires expertise in urethanes, epoxies, enamels, and specialty coatings, with strong attention to detail and collaboration with Finishing,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in custom automotive, industrial, aerospace, or specialty spray painting.
• Ability to produce Class A, show-quality, or high-end cosmetic finishes.
• Strong understanding of paint chemistry, mixing ratios, reducers, hardeners, primers, and curing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision spray painting to achieve consistent, high-quality Class A cosmetic finishes.
• Independently mix and prepare paints, primers, reducers, and hardeners according to specified formulations and mixing ratios.
• Apply various coating systems, including urethanes, epoxies, enamels, and specialty coatings.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain spray equipment based on coating requirements, material types, and desired finishes.
• Perform detailed masking, cleaning, priming, and surface preparation prior to painting.
• Inspect finished parts for color accuracy, coverage, consistency, and cosmetic defects.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct paint defects, including orange peel, runs, fisheyes, and adhesion issues.
• Interpret customer specifications, technical instructions, and coating requirements to determine appropriate application methods.
• Adapt painting techniques and workflows for custom prototypes, small batches, and high-volume production.
• Collaborate with Finishing, Production, and Quality teams to maintain efficient workflows and minimize rework.
• Maintain paint equipment, work areas, and compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Custom painting

HVLP spray equipment

Class A finishes

Paint chemistry

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting defects

Safety compliance

Job description

Fathom Manufacturing seeks an experienced Custom Industrial Painter to perform precision spray painting and achieve Class A cosmetic finishes on aerospace, military, and consumer goods parts. You will mix paints, primers, and additives, set up spray equipment, and ensure adhesion and surface quality across plastics, metals, and composites.

The role requires expertise in urethanes, epoxies, enamels, and specialty coatings, with strong attention to detail and collaboration with Finishing,