Industrial Equipment Painter — 4-Day Week, Onsite

Catapult, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

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 join our manufacturing team.

You will prepare and spray paint fabricated metal components used in custom material handling equipment, owning the paint process from surface prep through final finish. This role suits an experienced painter who works independently, values quality work, and thrives in a stable, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ 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.

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 and 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.
• Collaborate with fabrication, machine shop, and assembly teams to support production priorities.
• Support other shop departments during slower production periods to maintain workflow.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Read coating specifications

Safety procedures

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray gun operation

Job description

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

You will prepare and spray paint fabricated metal components used in custom material handling equipment, owning the paint process from surface prep through final finish. This role suits an experienced painter who works independently, values quality work, and thrives in a stable, safety-conscious environment.