INDUSTRIAL PAINTER

AtWork!; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter for a heavy equipment manufacturing environment in Florida. The role involves preparing and painting heavy equipment, fabricated metal components, and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, masking, mixing coatings, applying primers and paints with spray equipment, and inspecting finished work for quality. The position requires adherence to safety guidelines and proper PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting experience preferred.
• Experience painting heavy equipment, machinery, or fabricated metal is highly desirable.
• Experience using industrial spray-painting equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy equipment and components for painting.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces by sanding, grinding, or other approved methods.
• Mask areas not to be painted and protect surrounding surfaces.
• Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to specifications.
• Apply primers and coatings using industrial spray equipment.
• Inspect painted surfaces for coverage and finish quality.
• Perform touch-ups and correct coating defects as needed.
• Maintain spray guns, hoses, and painting tools; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial painting

Heavy equipment painting

Spray painting equipment operation

Tools

Industrial spray-painting equipment

Job description

Industrial Painter – Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

We are seeking experienced Industrial Painters to work in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment in Green Cove Springs, FL.

This position is responsible for preparing and painting heavy equipment, fabricated metal components, and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy equipment, machinery, and fabricated metal components for painting.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces by sanding, grinding, scraping, wiping, or other approved preparation methods.
• Remove dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants before applying coatings.
• Mask or protect areas that are not to be painted.
• Mix paints, primers, coatings, and related materials according to specifications.
• Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings using industrial spray equipment.
• Operate conventional spray guns, pressure pots, airless or air-assisted spray equipment as applicable.
• Apply coatings evenly and according to required thickness and finish specifications.
• Inspect painted surfaces for proper coverage, adhesion, appearance, runs, overspray, or other defects.
• Perform touch-up painting and correct coating defects as needed.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, paint equipment, and related tools.
• Move or position parts and equipment as required during the painting process.
• Work around large fabricated components and heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Follow production specifications, work orders, and quality standards.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, coatings, and related materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Wear required respiratory protection and other PPE when applicable.
• Follow all company safety procedures and requirements for handling paints, coatings, solvents, and other chemicals.
• Perform additional production and painting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting or manufacturing painting experience preferred.
• Experience painting heavy equipment, machinery, structural steel, fabricated metal, automotive equipment, trailers, or similar products is highly desirable.
• Experience using industrial spray-painting equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in different positions while painting equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to safely use ladders, platforms, or approved work surfaces when required.
• Ability to use spray equipment and hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to work around large equipment, fabricated metal components, and moving manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, hearing protection, and respiratory protection.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an industrial heavy equipment manufacturing environment. Employees may be exposed to paint fumes, solvents, dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Required ventilation systems and PPE must be used in accordance with facility safety procedures.

Available Shifts

Day Shift 2nd Shift Weekend Shift