Evening & Weekend Metal Painter — Epoxy/DTM Expert

Axis Design & Fabrication; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Axis Design & Fabrication in Valley, Nebraska is seeking a part-time Painter for our custom metal fabrication shop. You will paint metal components and finishes using epoxy-based and DTM coatings with spray equipment to achieve a high-quality, professional look.

The right candidate has hands-on metal painting experience, works independently, and can cover nights and weekends. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience; benefits are not included with this part-time role.

Qualifications

• Professional painting experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with epoxy-based paints.
• Experience with DTM (Direct-to-Metal) paints.
• Experience using spray application equipment.
• Experience with metal surface preparation and applying industrial coatings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated metal surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, masking).
• Apply epoxy-based paints and DTM coatings.
• Use spray equipment to apply primers, coatings, and finishes.
• Paint a variety of metal components and finished products.
• Inspect coverage, adhesion, and finish quality.
• Identify and correct imperfections such as runs or overspray.
• Perform touch-ups and rework as needed.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe painting area.
• Follow product specifications and shop standards.
• Work independently while meeting production schedules.

Skills

Painting

Detail orientation

Independent worker

Safety-conscious

Time management

Tools

Epoxy-based paints

DTM paints

Spray equipment

Metal surface prep

Industrial coatings

Job description

Axis Design & Fabrication in Valley, Nebraska is seeking a part-time Painter for our custom metal fabrication shop. You will paint metal components and finishes using epoxy-based and DTM coatings with spray equipment to achieve a high-quality, professional look.

The right candidate has hands-on metal painting experience, works independently, and can cover nights and weekends. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience; benefits are not included with this part-time role.