Industrial Equipment Painter

Catapult Employers Association; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Econ, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Industrial Equipment Painter to join our manufacturing team onsite.

You will prepare and spray paint fabricated metal components used in custom material handling equipment, taking ownership of the paint process from surface preparation through final finish. This role emphasizes working independently, delivering quality work, and supporting production on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience as an industrial painter in manufacturing.
• Ability to prep metal surfaces and apply coatings.
• Follows coating specifications and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated metal components for finishing by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and removing surface imperfections.
• Apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment.
• Read and follow coating specifications, including proper paint mixing requirements.
• Inspect finished work for quality, consistency, and coverage.

Skills

Surface preparation

Spray painting

Quality inspection

Reading specs

Tools

Spray equipment (conventional)

Job description

Charlotte, NC (Onsite)

Spray. Prep. Finish. Play a critical role in building custom industrial equipment.

Gough Econ, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Equipment Painter to join our manufacturing team in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you'll prepare and spray paint fabricated metal components used in custom material handling equipment. You'll take ownership of the paint process from surface preparation through final finish, helping move projects efficiently from fabrication to assembly while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and organization. You'll also play an important role in supporting overall production as a member of our manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial painter who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing quality work, and wants to be part of a stable manufacturing team.

What You'll Do

• Prepare fabricated metal components for finishing by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and removing surface imperfections
• Apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment
• Read and follow coating specifications, including proper paint mixing requirements
• Inspect finished work for quality, consistency, and coverage