Industrial Painter

Mancan; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including paid vacation,

401K

Vision, dental and medical

Job summary

Mancan is seeking a Protective Coatings Industrial Painter Specialist (Lead Painter) in Cleveland, OH. This hands-on lead role requires applying military and industrial CARC coatings while guiding a small team of 1–2 painters.

You will oversee racking, masking, painting, and inspection per work instructions and customer specs, ensure quality, manage spray systems (HVLP/pressure pot), and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of industrial painting experience.
• Experience with military or aerospace coatings preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a 1–2 person team.
• Apply coatings using HVLP or pressure pot spray systems (CARC coatings).
• Review and follow detailed work instructions and customer specifications.
• Perform post-paint inspection for coverage, defects, and compliance.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions

Quality focus

Tools

HVLP spray gun

Pressure pot spray system

Job description

Cleveland company looking for Protective Coatings Industrial Painter Specialist (Lead Painter).

$22+, based on experience

Shift: 1st 7am- 3pm

Position Summary

Serve as the lead painter responsible for applying military and industrial coatings while overseeing a small team (1–2 employees). This individual will ensure proper racking, masking, painting, and inspection of parts in accordance with work instructions and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply coatings using HVLP and/or pressure pot spray systems, with a primary focus on military CARC coatings
• Lead and oversee 1–2 team members
• Review and follow detailed work instructions and customer specifications
• Perform post-paint inspection for coverage, defects, and compliance
• Maintain clean and organized work areas including spray booths and equipment
• Communicate production status, quality concerns, and process issues
• Support continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of industrial painting experience
• Mandatory experience using spray guns (HVLP and/or pressure pot)
• Experience with military or aerospace coatings preferred
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Automotive Painting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout shift
• Forklift/lift truck experience required or willingness to learn

Benefits

Mancan Temporary Staffing Employment Agency offers our temporary employees full benefits such as paid vacation, holidays, 401K, as well as vision, dental, and medical.