Industrial Paint Lead: Quality, Efficiency & Team Leadership

New York Blower; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Blower in New Castle, PA is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment. The role demands strong painting expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to meet the company’s standards.

The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality finishes, follow safety guidelines including PPE and OSHA training, and collaborate with production teams to optimize painting processes.

Qualifications

• Lead all aspects of the painting role.
• Review production orders for sequence and quantity prior to prep work.
• Prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated area and ensure safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects in our painting role.
• Review of production orders for sequence and quantity prior to beginning prep work.
• Duties include preparation for painting according to manufacturing specifications, including sanding, grinding and masking.
• Properly load and unload a hanging line based on production sequencing and staging components based on production needs
• Complete all paint preparation processes
• Apply primers, epoxy paints, and finish coats using airless spray guns, conventional sprayers, brushes, or rollers - specifically Binks Pressure Pot
• Inspect paint finishes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Contribute to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
• Maintaining equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Process improvement

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA safety training

Tools

Airless spray guns

Conventional sprayers

Brushes and rollers

Forklift operation

Job description

New York Blower in New Castle, PA is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment. The role demands strong painting expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to meet the company’s standards.

The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality finishes, follow safety guidelines including PPE and OSHA training, and collaborate with production teams to optimize painting processes.