Industrial Painter

Staffmark; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical Dental Vision benefits

Life/ Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Wabtec in Duncan, SC is hiring an Industrial Painter on 1st or 2nd shift to prepare, coat, and finish manufactured components for rail applications. The role involves masking, spraying, inspection, and routine maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has prior industrial painting experience, understanding of coatings, and ability to read blueprints. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting or coating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of coating principles, surface preparation, and defect correction.
• Ability to use thickness gauges, viscosity testers, and related measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of paint mixing instructions, coating thickness requirements, and color standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and mask parts prior to painting.
• Apply industrial coatings using wet paint spray systems.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, coverage, thickness, color, and finish quality.
• Perform paint gun maintenance and replace components as needed.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and routine maintenance.
• Maintain paint booths, hoses, spray heads, walls, and conveyor systems.
• Replace paint booth filters and perform scheduled booth maintenance.
• Touch up painted components as required.
• Support production, quality initiatives, and housekeeping efforts.
• Assist team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Coating principles knowledge

Measuring tools: thickness gauges

Measuring tools: viscosity testers

Reading blueprints and specs

Paint mixing instructions knowledge

Team communication

Tools

Thickness gauges

Viscosity testers

Job description

Wabtec Now hiring for a Industrial Painter
Location: Duncan, SC
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM 2nd Shift: 3PM - 11PM

Work Hard. Win Big. Feel Proud.

Join a global leader in rail technology and manufacturing. Wabtec is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare, coat, and finish manufactured components that support the freight and transit rail industries. If you take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to grow your skills with an industry-leading company.

Looking for Industrial Painter jobs in Duncan where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

Job Duties

• Prepare, clean, and mask parts prior to painting.
• Apply industrial coatings using wet paint spray systems.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, coverage, thickness, color, and finish quality.
• Perform paint gun maintenance and replace components as needed.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and routine maintenance.
• Maintain paint booths, hoses, spray heads, walls, and conveyor systems.
• Replace paint booth filters and perform scheduled booth maintenance.
• Touch up painted components as required.
• Support production, quality initiatives, and housekeeping efforts.
• Assist team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting or coating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of coating principles, surface preparation, and defect correction.
• Ability to use thickness gauges, viscosity testers, and related measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of paint mixing instructions, coating thickness requirements, and color standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, reach, and use hands throughout the shift.
• Lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as needed.
• Work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, forklifts, and overhead cranes while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

What You Will Do

As a Industrial Painter you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Industrial Painter supports efficient manufacturing by performing a wide variety of production responsibilities that contribute to safe, productive operations. This position combines strong work habits with attention to quality and teamwork to support manufacturing excellence.

The Industrial Painter requires adaptability, dependability, and the ability to perform production tasks while maintaining quality standards and workplace safety. Successful candidates contribute directly to efficient manufacturing operations and customer satisfaction.

This profession provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy manufacturing, teamwork, and continuous learning.