Heavy Equipment Painter (4048)

Ahern Companies; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Xtreme Manufacturing in Henderson, NV is seeking a skilled Painter to coat high-reach equipment and components.

You will mix paints, adjust spray parameters, and prepare surfaces by removing decals, grease, and rust. The role requires attention to detail, safe work practices, and the ability to complete projects on time while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years automotive or industrial paint experience required.
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record.
• Ability to complete projects on-time and on-budget.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint and additives based on temperature and humidity.
• Adjust HVLP nozzles and paint mixes for proper flow and coating thickness.
• Operate heavy equipment to access areas to be painted.
• Inspect finished work for defects and correct root causes.
• Prepare surfaces by removing decals and adhesive, grease, and rust; mask as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper PPE.

Skills

Paint experience

Reliability and punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Xtreme Manufacturing in Henderson, Nevada, is looking for a Painter to paint high‑reach equipment and parts.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint and additives based on temperature and humidity.
• Adjust HVLP nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Operate heavy equipment to access areas to be painted.
• Inspect the final paint work to identify flaws such as blisters, streaks, and peeling, and correct their causes.
• Remove decals and adhesive with scraper and solvent before the sanding process.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from equipment surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Fill small dents or scratches with body filler and smooth surfaces to prepare equipment for painting.
• Perform taping and masking preparation.
• Bleed out air compressor to assure there is no moisture and allow the compressor to build up air, preventing water damage on the air tools.
• Lubricate all air tools.
• Clean equipment and work areas.
• Collect all tools and place them back in the proper toolboxes.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Wear proper PPE (fresh‑air respirator, safety glasses, gloves, paint suit, etc.).

Qualifications

• 2+ years automotive or industrial paint experience required.
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record.
• Ability to complete projects on‑time and on‑budget.
• Excellent communication and team‑building skills.