Industrial Painter

American StaffCorp; Chouteau (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter / Paint Prep Technician to join our production team. In this alternate painter role, you will rotate with two primary painters, operating high-pressure spray systems and performing paint preparation tasks.

You should have hands-on knowledge of industrial painting equipment, a focus on quality and safety, and the ability to adapt to a 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM morning shift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating airless/air-assisted/high-pressure spray equipment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment setups, mixing ratios, and fluid pressures.
• Ability to switch between painting and prep tasks and meet production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure spray systems to apply coatings per standards.
• Rotate as an alternate painter with two teammates to balance workload.
• Prep raw parts and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, and staging materials.
• Clean and perform basic maintenance on spray guns, pumps, hoses, and mixers.
• Maintain clean, orderly paint booth, change filters, and manage overspray control.
• Follow safety protocols for chemical handling, PPE, and waste disposal.

Skills

Airless spray

Air-assisted spray

High-pressure spray

Paint preparation

Safety compliance

Tools

Paint guns

Pumps

Hoses

Mixing equipment

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced, versatile Industrial Painter / Paint Prep Technician to join our production team as an alternate painter. In this dynamic role, you will work alongside our two primary painters, seamlessly rotating between operating high-pressure spray systems and executing critical paint preparation workflows. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge of industrial paint equipment and a strong commitment to maintaining a pristine, safe paint booth environment.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Industrial Painting: Operate and maintain high-pressure spray systems to apply industrial coatings evenly and efficiently according to company quality standards.
• Team Rotation: Function as an alternate painter, smoothly rotating tasks with two other team painters to manage workload and meet production timelines.
• Paint Preparation: Prep raw parts and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, and staging materials before they enter the paint booth.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic preventative maintenance on paint guns, pumps, hoses, and mixing equipment.
• Booth Housekeeping: Maintain rigorous general housekeeping standards inside the paint booth, including filter changes, trash removal, and sweeping to prevent overspray contamination.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols regarding chemical handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazardous waste disposal.

Qualifications & Skills

Required (Must-Haves):

• Experience: Proven experience as an industrial painter utilizing airless, air-assisted, or high-pressure spray equipment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial paint equipment setups, mixing ratios, and fluid pressure adjustments.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to shift quickly between high-focus painting tasks and physical prep work.
• Schedule: Ability to reliably work the early morning shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM), Monday through Friday.
• Strong attention to detail to catch surface defects before and after coating application.

Preferred (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience working in a manufacturing or heavy-machinery production facility.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints or technical specifications for coating thickness (mils).