Industrial Painter

Ahaus-Tool-and-Engineering; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Employee recognition

Volunteer events

Company outings

Job summary

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. in Richmond, Indiana is seeking an Industrial Painter to ensure durable, high‑quality finishes on our tooling and automation equipment.

You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and coatings, inspect work, and collaborate with a skilled team in a safe, fast‑paced manufacturing environment that values teamwork and long‑term careers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree or certification in painting/surface preparation, or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, scraping, or removing dirt, grease, rust, weld spatter, and other imperfections.
• Masks and protects surfaces, components, identification plates, and areas not to be painted.
• Mixes paints, primers, thinners, hardeners, and other coating materials according to manufacturer instructions.
• Applies primers, paints, and other industrial coatings using spray equipment and other application methods.
• Inspects surfaces during and after painting to identify defects or need for touch-up; performs necessary rework.
• Reads and follows job documentation, drawings, specifications, paint requirements, and other work instructions.
• Properly handles, labels, stores, and disposes of paints, solvents, chemicals, and related materials.
• Cleans and maintains spray guns, paint equipment, booths, and work areas.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate or technical degree or certification in painting/surface prep

Job description

Description

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a place where company culture is really important?

Well, at Ahaus, it's the lens through which we view everything we do. In addition to great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family-first work environment that you won't find anywhere else. The average tenure of our phenomenal team of 100+ talented individuals is 10+ years, and we've got several folks who have been with us for 40+ years and counting- we believe that in itself speaks volumes. We couldn't be prouder of our team.

Thanks to the hard work of our team through the years, we're celebrating our 80th anniversary! We've grown from a small tooling shop in a backyard here in Richmond, Indiana to a $30M+ tooling, engineering and custom automation firm- throughout that growth though, we've never lost our small business feel, where our leaders truly care about the people working for them and it shows. Sometimes our customers come to us looking for a specific production need and an idea of how to address it, and sometimes we hear the challenge and jump in from a blank slate to create the perfect solution.

Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch-ins, summer games, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It's precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.

Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are always looking to welcome new talent if it's a good fit, not just for our organization, but for the prospective candidate too. If you're a team player who is looking for not just a job, but a place that you can build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an Industrial Painter, who with a little help in getting acclimated to our systems, can hit the ground running. If you're a team player, with skills and experience that align with the functions below, we would like to hear from you.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Preparesmetal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, scraping, or otherwise removing dirt, grease, rust, weld spatter, and other surface imperfections.
• Masksand protectssurfaces, components, identification plates, machined surfaces, and other areas that should not be painted.
• Mixespaints, primers, thinners, hardeners, and other coating materials according to manufacturer instructions and job specifications.
• Appliesprimers, paints, and other industrial coatings using spray equipment and otherappropriate applicationmethods.
• Inspectssurfaces before, during, and after painting toidentifydefects or areas requiringadditionalpreparation or touch-up.
• Performstouch-up and rework as necessary to meet quality requirements.
• Readsand followsjob documentation, drawings, specifications, paint requirements, and other work instructions.
• Properly handles, labels, stores, and disposesof paints, solvents, chemicals, and related materials.
• Cleansandmaintainsspray guns, paint equipment, booths, work areas, and related tools.
• Maintainsan organized inventory of paints, coatings, supplies, and consumable materials andcommunicatesreplenishment needs.
• Safely movesor position parts and equipment using appropriatematerial-handlingequipment.
• Coordinateswith other departments to support production schedules and job priorities.
• Identifiesand communicatesquality concerns, equipment issues, or other conditions that could affect production.
• Assistswith other areas of manufacturing when there is capacity in the paint workload.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner ensuring compliance with established safety procedures, PPE requirements, good housekeeping, and safety incident reportingrequirements,including respiratory protection,ventilationand hazardous materials.
• Champions and models Ahaus’ core values in daily actions and decision-making
• Fosters a respectful, accountable, and collaborative team environment
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned that may berequired

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Associate degree or technical degree or certification in a field where painting and surface preparation is encompassed, or equivalent level of on-the-job training and experience
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to moving machinery, metal shavings, cutting fluids, lubricants, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures
• Use of overhead cranes, and material handling equipment is required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, and other required safety equipment, must be worn in accordance with company policies
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time throughout the workday are required, with occasional kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, and climbing
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tooling, and components weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or lifting equipment
• Requires manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks involving the hands and arms
• Must possess visual acuity sufficient to read blueprints, inspect precision-machined components, and use precision measuring instruments

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.