Industrial Painter

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join the manufacturing team in Milwaukee, WI. You will prepare, paint, and finish large steel products while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

2+ years of industrial coating experience is required; experience with epoxies and polyurethanes is preferred. Onsite, 5 days a week, with OT eligibility and a temp-to-hire path after 3+ months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial or commercial painting experience.
• Experience with industrial coatings such as epoxies or polyurethanes preferred.
• Experience painting large fabricated steel products or heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to read measurements, work instructions and customer specs.
• Manufacturing environment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel and aluminum surfaces for painting via cleaning, masking, sanding, grinding, or blasting.
• Apply industrial coatings using conventional and air-assisted spray equipment.
• Paint large tanks, enclosures, and structural components according to specs.
• Mix and apply two-part paint systems; monitor coating thickness and finish.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance; perform touch-ups as needed.
• Troubleshoot paint applications and maintain equipment and workspace safety.

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray equipment operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Read specifications

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Title: Industrial Painter

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

1st Shift: 5am - 1:30pm CT (Monday to Friday) - eligible for OT

2nd Shift: 4pm - 12:30am CT (Monday to Friday) - eligible for OT

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures that house fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. We are seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join our manufacturing team and help deliver high-quality finished products for customers across the power generation industry. This role is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing large fabricated steel products while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience applying industrial coatings in a manufacturing, commercial, or heavy equipment environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare steel and aluminum surfaces for painting through cleaning, masking, sanding, grinding, or blasting operations.
• Apply industrial coatings using conventional and air-assisted spray equipment.
• Paint large fuel tanks, generator enclosures, structural steel frames, and other fabricated products according to customer specifications.
• Mix and apply two-part paint systems while maintaining proper coating thickness and finish quality.
• Inspect completed work for quality, appearance, and compliance with project requirements.
• Perform touch‑ups and corrective work as needed.
• Troubleshoot paint application issues and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain painting equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules and customer expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and PPE requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of industrial or commercial painting experience is required.
• Experience applying industrial coatings, epoxies, polyurethanes, or similar heavy‑duty paint systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience painting large fabricated steel products, structural steel, heavy equipment, tanks, trailers, or similar industrial components preferred.
• Experience operating spray equipment and applying two-part paint systems.
• Automotive painting experience alone is not sufficient unless combined with industrial or commercial coating experience.
• Ability to read measurements, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support changing production priorities and occasional overtime as needed.
• Must pass a competency test, spray test, and pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.