INDUSTRIAL PAINTER

AtWork Group; Mixon Town (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork Group in Florida is seeking an Industrial Painter for dayshift (6am to 2:30pm) to prepare, prime and paint metal components in an industrial setting. You will operate spray guns and related equipment, ensuring coatings meet quality standards and safety requirements.

The role requires experience with surface preparation and working with steel or aluminum, along with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols. This is a fulltime, on-site position with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting or metal finishing preferred.
• Experience painting steel and aluminum strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of surface prep, primers, paints, and coatings.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel, aluminum and other surfaces for painting.
• Clean and degrease surfaces to remove contaminants.
• Apply primer, paint, and coatings to metal components.
• Operate spray guns and industrial painting equipment.
• Inspect for runs, overspray, or defects.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Maintain and clean spray equipment and work areas.
• Follow production schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Surface prep

Paint application

Safety procedures

Industrial environment

Physical stamina

Tools

Spray guns

Grinders

Sanders

Paint equipment

Job description

Industrial Painter - Dayshift Hours 6am to 2: 30 pm

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel, aluminum, and other metal surfaces for painting.
• Clean and degrease surfaces to remove dirt, oil, rust, scale, and other contaminants.
• Sand, grind, scrape, and wire‑brush metal surfaces as required.
• Mask and protect areas that are not to be painted.
• Mix paints, primers, coatings, and thinners according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply primer, paint, and protective industrial coatings to metal components.
• Operate spray guns and other industrial painting equipment.
• Apply coatings evenly while maintaining proper coverage and thickness.
• Perform touch‑ups and correct surface or finish imperfections.
• Inspect completed work for runs, overspray, missed areas, poor adhesion, or other defects.
• Properly prepare different materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, based on coating requirements.
• Maintain and clean spray guns, hoses, paint equipment, and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures for handling paints, solvents, coatings, and other chemicals.
• Properly use required PPE, including respirators when applicable.
• Maintain a clean and organized paint preparation and spray area.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting or metal finishing experience preferred.
• Experience preparing and painting steel and aluminum strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, primers, paints, and industrial coatings.
• Experience using spray guns and industrial paint equipment preferred.
• Ability to use grinders, sanders, wire wheels, and other surface‑preparation tools.
• Ability to recognize proper surface preparation and finished‑coating quality.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and work in physically demanding positions.
• Ability to lift and handle materials and equipment as required.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an industrial/manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to paint fumes, dust, solvents, noise, and varying temperatures. Employees must follow all safety requirements and use appropriate PPE at all times.