Industrial Painter

TOPS Staffing, LLC; Stoystown (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Overtime opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

TOPS Staffing, LLC is seeking an Industrial Painter in Pennsylvania to prep, coat, and finish fabricated steel and equipment. The role features a four-day workweek, schedule Tuesday-Friday, and a starting pay of $20-$23/hour based on experience.

After hire-in, pay can rise to $24-$27/hour. Responsibilities include surface prep, abrasive blasting, operating spray equipment, applying coatings, and ensuring quality per project specs. This is a hands-on role with safety PPE mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting or coatings is required.
• Abrasive blasting and surface prep experience preferred.
• Experience operating spray equipment (airless or conventional).
• Ability to read work orders, drawings, and coating specs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work safely around large steel components.
• Willingness to follow all safety PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coat fabricated steel and equipment per specs.
• Clean steel and components before painting.
• Remove rust, mill scale, dirt, oil, and contaminants.
• Operate abrasive blasting and surface prep tools.
• Use spray equipment (airless and conventional) for coatings.
• Apply coatings to structural steel, ductwork, and parts.
• Mix, thin, and prepare coatings per product specs.
• Maintain spray guns, pumps, hoses, and related gear.
• Document quality and production as required.
• Maintain clean painting and blasting areas and follow safety rules.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Abrasive blasting equipment

Job description

Industrial Painter

Schedule & Pay

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday

Hours: 5:00 AM-3:30 PM

Workweek: Four 10-hour shifts

Overtime: Monday is the designated overtime day, with many employees working a half-day on Mondays when overtime is available.

Starting Pay: $20-$23/hour, based on experience

After Hire-In: Typical pay increases to $24-$27/hour once hired directly by the company.

What You'll Do

You’ll prepare and coat fabricated steel and industrial equipment while ensuring finished products meet quality and project specifications.

• Prepare and clean steel and fabricated components before painting
• Remove rust, mill scale, dirt, oil, grease, weld spatter, and other contaminants
• Operate abrasive blasting equipment and surface-preparation tools
• Use grinders, sanders, scalers, chippers, and related equipment
• Apply industrial coatings using airless and conventional spray equipment
• Use brushes, rollers, and other approved coating methods when required
• Paint structural steel, platework, chutes, bins, ductwork, piping, conveyors, handrails, and other fabricated components
• Mix, thin, and prepare coatings according to product and job specifications
• Work with a variety of industrial coatings, including epoxies, urethanes, enamels, alkyds, zinc-based coatings, and other protective finishes
• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain spray guns, pumps, hoses, pressure pots, and related equipment
• Monitor coating coverage, appearance, uniformity, and thickness
• Perform touch-ups, repairs, and re-coating as needed
• Use masking, taping, plugging, and covering techniques to protect areas that should not be coated
• Read work orders, drawings, specifications, coating schedules, and product information
• Complete required quality and production documentation
• Maintain clean and organized painting and blasting areas
• Follow all safety requirements, including proper PPE, respiratory protection, ventilation, and safe handling of coatings and materials

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial painting or coating experience
• Experience with abrasive blasting and surface preparation preferred
• Experience operating airless or conventional spray equipment
• Ability to work with industrial paints, coatings, solvents, and related materials
• Ability to read and follow work orders, drawings, and coating specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to inspect finished work and identify areas requiring touch-up or correction
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to safely work around large steel components and industrial equipment
• Willingness to follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 4-day workweek
• Tuesday-Friday schedule
• $20-$23/hour starting pay
• Potential to reach $24-$27/hour after hire-in
• Monday overtime available
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Work with large-scale industrial steel and fabricated components
• Opportunity to develop additional painting, blasting, and coating skills
• Long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturing company

If you're an experienced Industrial Painter who takes pride in surface preparation, coating quality, and finishing work, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work while enjoying a 4-day workweek and strong earning potential.