Industrial Painter

Trillium Staffing; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First shift

Competitive pay

Full-time role

Hands-on work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter for a first-shift opportunity in South Bend, Indiana. You will prepare parts, apply coatings, and ensure quality while working in a controlled paint booth environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in industrial or automotive painting, experience with surface prep and coating adhesion, and a commitment to safety and dependability. Overtime and weekends may be required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of industrial or automotive painting experience preferred.
• Experience with surface preparation and coating adhesion techniques.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and plastic parts for painting and fabrication.
• Apply a variety of industrial coatings to manufactured products.
• Monitor paint application and ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate paint equipment and work within paint booth environments.
• Assist with moving and rigging large products throughout the painting process.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Wear and properly use respiratory protection equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Report equipment issues and assist with other production duties as needed.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface prep

Coating application

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced painter looking for a great first-shift opportunity? We’re seeking a reliable Industrial Painter to join a growing team that takes pride in producing high-quality finished products.

If you have experience with industrial coatings, surface preparation, and spray equipment, we’d like to hear from you.

Schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Pay rate: $20–$21/hour, based on experience.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare metal and plastic parts for painting and fabrication
• Apply a variety of industrial coatings to manufactured products
• Monitor paint application and ensure quality standards are met
• Operate paint equipment and work within paint booth environments
• Assist with moving and rigging large products throughout the painting process
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
• Wear and properly use respiratory protection equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Report equipment issues and assist with other production duties as needed

Why Apply?

• First-shift schedule
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, full-time opportunity
• Hands-on work in a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to grow your skills and career

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Auto Body or Industrial Painting certification preferred
• 2+ years of industrial or automotive painting experience preferred
• Experience with surface preparation and coating adhesion techniques
• Familiarity with media blasting, chemical etching, and degreasing processes
• Ability to mix and apply industrial urethane, water-based, and solvent-based coatings
• Knowledge of activators, hardeners, and paint application equipment
• Ability to produce a high-quality finish
• Strong attendance and time management skills
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when needed

Apply today to take the next step in your industrial painting career.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.