Industrial Coatings Technician – Precision Painter

Panelmatic; Brookfield Center (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a skilled Grinder/Polisher to join our team. The Grinder/Polisher will prepare metal surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing to ensure high-quality finishes on our custom control panels and other metal components.

This role is critical in maintaining Panelmatic's reputation for precision and quality. The successful candidate will immerse parts in cleaning solutions, set up painting equipment, mix coatings, and verify color accuracy against designs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year or more experience applying industrial coatings and or paint required.
• Ability to do basic math and calculations required.
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required.
• US work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 75 lbs or more required.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required.
• Ability to stoop and bend for four plus hours at a time required.
• Ability to work at heights above six feet required.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces required.
• Alignment with company core values required.

Responsibilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings
• May install windows, door panes, handles, drains, or other accessories
• May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time

Skills

Math skills

Autonomous work

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

US work authorization

Physical stamina

Lift 75 lbs

Enclosed spaces

Height work

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a skilled Grinder/Polisher to join our team. The Grinder/Polisher will prepare metal surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing to ensure high-quality finishes on our custom control panels and other metal components.

This role is critical in maintaining Panelmatic's reputation for precision and quality. The successful candidate will immerse parts in cleaning solutions, set up painting equipment, mix coatings, and verify color accuracy against designs.