Color Mixer / Industrial Painter

Accelera; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Long-term career path

Hands-on production experience

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Color Mixer / Painter to join our production team. The role focuses on preparing coatings, color blending, and applying finishes to steel and metal parts with precision to meet stringent color targets.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial painting processes, a strong eye for color accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing setting. Safety compliance and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of success in blending and mixing industrial colors.
• Practical experience handling steel or other metal substrates.
• Background in manufacturing or industrial-grade painting processes is a plus.
• Strong ability to consistently achieve accurate color matches.
• Proficiency with various painting tools and spray equipment.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure superior quality control outcomes.
• Capacity to work effectively both as an individual contributor and as part of a collaborative team.
• Dependable work ethic with a willingness to put in extra hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and combine various coatings and pigments to hit exact color targets.
• Utilize spray apparatus to apply protective finishes to steel and metal components.
• Interpret technical documentation, including job orders and specific color recipes.
• Perform necessary surface treatments such as sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure optimal adhesion.
• Verify that all completed items meet our high standards for color uniformity and overall quality.
• Keep all mixing and application tools in excellent, clean working condition.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly adhering to all safety protocols and utilizing required protective gear.

Skills

Color matching

Paint application

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray equipment

Coating prep tools

Job description

We are actively looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Color Mixer / Painter. The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise in preparing steel surfaces and executing precise color blending for industrial applications. If you have a solid history of working within fabrication or manufacturing settings, we invite you to apply your technical skills in color matching and coating application to our production processes.

Core Duties

• Prepare and combine various coatings and pigments to hit exact color targets.
• Utilize spray apparatus to apply protective finishes to steel and metal components.
• Interpret technical documentation, including job orders and specific color recipes.
• Perform necessary surface treatments such as sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure optimal adhesion.
• Verify that all completed items meet our high standards for color uniformity and overall quality.
• Keep all mixing and application tools in excellent, clean working condition.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly adhering to all safety protocols and utilizing required protective gear.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of success in blending and mixing industrial colors.
• Practical experience handling steel or other metal substrates.
• Background in manufacturing or industrial-grade painting processes is a plus.
• Strong ability to consistently achieve accurate color matches.
• Proficiency with various painting tools and spray equipment.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure superior quality control outcomes.
• Capacity to work effectively both as an individual contributor and as part of a collaborative team.
• Dependable work ethic with a willingness to put in extra hours when necessary.

Benefits and Perks

• Compensation packages that reflect your professional experience.
• Potential for a lasting, long‑term career path.
• Engaging, hands‑on responsibilities within an expanding production facility.