Industrial Painter

Tradesmen International, Inc.; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is seeking experienced Industrial Painters for projects around Liberty, NC. This first-shift role offers pay up to $24/hour, commensurate with experience and skill.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, productivity and quality craftsmanship to advance your painting career. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying coatings, reading blueprints, and operating painting equipment such as pressure pots and cup guns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment painting experience or a paint-related trade certification.
• Experience with pressure pots, cup guns, and paint kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read factory orders, blueprints, schematics, and work tickets.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prepare, prime, and paint metal trailers and components.
• Apply coatings to meet quality and production standards.
• Operate tools and equipment safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret orders and tickets; follow plant safety guidelines.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Reading blueprints/schematics

Ability to read tape measure (1/16");"

Mathematical aptitude

Teamwork & independent work

Safety-consciousness

Education

Trade school/technical degree in paint-related field

Tools

Pressure pots

Cup guns

Paint kitchen equipment

Overhead cranes/forklifts

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Industrial Painters for projects located in or around Liberty, NC. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is up to $24/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Painter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Clean, prepare, prime, and paint metal trailers and trailer components
• Apply coatings to meet company quality and production standards
• Perform trailer preparation prior to painting
• Use pressure pots, cup guns, and paint kitchen equipment
• Touch up paint on finished trailers as needed
• Read and interpret factory orders, blueprints, schematics, and work tickets
• Utilize hand, air, and pneumatic tools to perform assigned duties
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and pallet jacks as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all plant safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and quality standards

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment painting experience, or a certified trade school/technical degree in a paint-related field
• Experience with pressure pots, cup guns, and paint kitchen equipment
• Ability to read and interpret factory orders, blueprints, schematics, and work tickets
• Ability to read a tape measure to at least 1/16"
• Strong math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Must be medically certified to wear a respirator
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, medium- to heavy-duty manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working around paint fumes, catalyst fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Ability to work inside a paint booth
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, climbing, walking, and standing for up to 10-hour shifts
• Ability to work at multiple heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and trailers as needed
• Ability to push, pull, and operate vibrating equipment
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and committed to quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of automotive or heavy equipment paint experience
• Knowledge of paint properties and paint systems
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Military service experience

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program - earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Be Safe from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other "up front" costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-NC-Greensboro