Industrial Equipment Painter

Rampmaster; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health保险

Dental insurance (optional)

Supplemental life insurance (optional)

Job summary

Rampmaster is seeking an industrial painter or an apprentice painter to be trained by our current staff in Coatesville, PA. The role covers pre-paint prep, coating application, and proper disposal of waste, with emphasis on durable finishes for heavy machinery and industrial components.

The successful candidate will work under experienced staff, perform surface preparation, painting, and quality checks to meet exact specifications while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with cleaning, sanding, priming and painting according to manufacturer instructions.
• Ability to apply coatings to heavy machinery and industrial components with quality finish.
• Commitment to safety procedures and proper disposal of waste and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare equipment surfaces, remove rust and old paint, and mask areas to protect unpainted parts.
• Disassemble/reassemble items for painting and prime/paint to specifications.
• Inspect finished work for runs or uneven coverage and perform touch-ups.

Skills

Industrial painting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Spray booth maintenance

Job description

Rampmaster is recruiting for an industrial painter OR an apprentice painter that would be trained by our current staff. This is a versatile individual contributor position handing all aspects equipment painting from pre-paint preparation to proper disposal of waste and clean-up. The painter will apply specialized coatings, primers, and paints to heavy machinery, vehicles, and industrial components. Their primary goal is to ensure a durable finish that protects equipment from corrosion, wear, and environmental damage. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Clean, wash equipment to remove rust, old paint, dirt, and oils. Use chemical rinses or masking to protect unpainted areas.
• Sanding to remove rust or to prep surface for primer to industry standards.
• Final cleaning and tack rag.
• Taping and bagging off critical components that we do not want painted.
• Mechanical ability to disassemble/reassemble items for paint
• Prime and paint:
  • Correct mixing/match of paints based on manufactures instructions.
  • Use the correct flash and tack times per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Effective use of paint spray techniques to ensure a quality finish.
  • Ability to paint equipment with many angles and pieces.
• Quality Control: Inspect painted units for runs, drips, or uneven coverage. Perform touch-ups and ensure the finish meets exact technical or military specifications.
• Equipment cleaning and maintenance:
  • Clean, disassemble, and maintain all paint related equipment including, cleaning of spray gun and components, pot sprayer, electro-stat and lines, ventilation equipment, to keep them in safe, working order.
  • Spray booth maintenance including, cleaning/replacement of lights, changing all filters as required (intake and exhaust).
  • Replacement of floor/wall dirt trap as needed.
  • Minor repairs such as changing lines, drive belt replacements, air couplers etc.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to guidelines on proper disposal of chemical waste and the use of PPEs (respirators, safety goggles, protective suits, etc)
• Ordering/stocking paint and consumables for jobs and keeping stock organized in cabinets

About Rampmaster:

The premier manufacturer of aircraft refueling solutions, known in the commercial and general aviation markets for its technical innovation, quality production standards, and superior customer service. Our long-standing philosophy is to pursue quality first and to leave the world a better place than we found it.

Salary Position Company Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health insurance with premium fully covered by company
• Optional dental and supplemental life insurance is available