Industrial Equipment Painter

Gough Econ Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage 100% company-paid for

Dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) Safe Harbor match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual merit increases

Job summary

Gough Econ, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Industrial Equipment Painter to prepare and spray paint fabricated metal components for custom material handling equipment. You’ll own the paint process from surface prep through final finish, ensuring quality, safety, and organization on the shop floor.

We value independence, pride in your work, and joining a stable manufacturing team. The role offers a four-day workweek and competitive benefits with opportunities to contribute to production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of industrial spray painting experience.
• Experience painting metal components, industrial equipment, or machinery.
• Ability to read and understand coating specifications and mixing requirements.
• Experience safely using and maintaining spray guns and respirators.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily priorities.
• Safe work habits and willingness to follow established safety procedures.
• Dedicated paint booth with waterfall filtration and fire-suppression systems.
• Conventional spray equipment including pressure-pot and spray-gun systems.
• Primarily painting fabricated carbon steel components used in material handling equipment.
• Requires standing, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift and move moderately heavy fabricated components by hand, as well as occasional ladder use.
• Respirator and PPE use required; employees must be clean shaven to ensure proper respirator fit.
• Employees must be willing to participate in company-paid spirometry testing at hire and periodically thereafter as part of our respiratory protection and safety program.

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.
• Stage and organize parts before and after painting to support production flow.
• Maintain paint equipment and a clean, organized work area.
• Work closely with fabrication, machine shop, and assembly teams to support production priorities.
• Support other shop departments during slower production periods to help maintain workflow and team productivity.

Skills

Industrial painting

Coating specifications

Spray equipment handling

Respirator safety

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Ladder use

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conventional spray equipment

Pressure-pot

Spray-gun systems

Respirators

Job description

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
• Stage and organize parts before and after painting to support production flow
• Maintain paint equipment and a clean, organized work area
• Work closely with fabrication, machine shop, and assembly teams to support production priorities
• Support other shop departments during slower production periods to help maintain workflow and team productivity

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of industrial spray painting experience
• Experience painting metal components, industrial equipment, or machinery
• Ability to read and understand coating specifications and mixing requirements
• Experience safely using and maintaining spray guns and respirators
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and manage daily priorities
• Safe work habits and willingness to follow established safety procedures
• Dedicated paint booth with waterfall filtration and fire-suppression systems
• Conventional spray equipment including pressure-pot and spray-gun systems
• Primarily painting fabricated carbon steel components used in material handling equipment
• Requires standing, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift and move moderately heavy fabricated components by hand, as well as occasional ladder use
• Respirator and PPE use required; employees must be clean shaven to ensure proper respirator fit
• Employees must be willing to participate in company-paid spirometry testing at hire and periodically thereafter as part of our respiratory protection and safety program

Schedule

4‑day workweek | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Occasional weekends and overtime opportunities available.

Why Join Gough Econ?

Gough Econ is an employee‑focused manufacturer with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and treating people well. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team building specialized equipment for customers across a variety of industries while enjoying a four‑day workweek, excellent benefits, and an environment where employees are trusted to own their work and contribute to the success of the business.

$25 - $29 per hour, depending on experience

• Medical coverage (100% company‑paid for employees)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) Safe Harbor match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual merit increases

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gough Econ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.