Industrial Painter

US Tech Force; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Force in De Pere, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prime, paint, and coat large steel and metal parts according to customer specifications. This role requires hands-on work in a heavy industrial environment and attention to quality and safety.

Responsibilities include using conventional and airless painting methods with epoxy, urethane, and polyurethane coatings, mixing paints for proper application, and ensuring proper drying times.

Qualifications

• Experience in conventional painting and airless painting is preferred.
• Safety and clean-up are essential.
• Knowledge of quality control practices and wet mil gauges is beneficial.
• Experience with epoxy, urethane, and polyurethane paints; ability to mix paints for application.
• Experience with both wet paint and powder coating is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and coat large steel/metal parts per customer specifications.
• Utilize conventional and airless painting methods for epoxy, urethane, and polyurethane finishes.
• Mix paints and manage application for consistency and quality.
• Monitor drying times and correct flaws as needed.
• Maintain safety and clean-up protocols on site.

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Quality control

Paint mixing

Powder coating

Lifting 25 lbs

Working at heights

Tools

Wet mil gauges

Airless sprayer

Powder coating equipment

Job description

US Tech Force is looking for an experienced Industrial Painter for priming, painting and coating large steel and metal parts according to customer specifications.

Industrial Painter Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prefer knowledge of paint production warehouse and/or heavy industrial background.
• Conventional and airless painting experience are a plus. Attention to detail is mandatory to avoid runs, skips and other quality issues.
• Must also be conscientious of safety and clean-up.
• Basic knowledge of quality control practices and experience with wet mil gauges is beneficial.
• Both conventional and airless methods used for epoxy, urethane and polyurethane paints.
• Experience with mixing paint for ease in applying.
• Knowledge of anticipated drying times and correcting of flaws when necessary.
• Previous experience in both wet paint and powder coating a BONUS!

• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Some jobs require working at heights that exceed 20 feet (after 90-day probationary period).
• Areas of the shop can be hotter or cooler than others

1st and 2nd shift available! $19-$26+/hr BOE