Industrial Painter

Trade Management; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Management in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare and coat structural steel, piping, equipment, and assemblies in an industrial setting.

You will sand, grind, clean surfaces, apply primers, mix coatings, operate spray systems, and inspect work to ensure coatings meet specifications. Lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders or elevated platforms. NACE/SSPC experience and forklift or overhead crane experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting experience required.
• Experience with epoxy, urethane, and other industrial coatings.
• Familiarity with spray equipment and paint booth operations.
• Ability to read work orders, drawings, and coating specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders or elevated platforms.
• NACE/SSPC experience and forklift or overhead crane experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces by sanding, grinding, cleaning, and blasting.
• Apply primers and finish coatings using spray systems, rollers, and brushes.
• Mix coatings and maintain proper coating thickness to specifications.
• Operate airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Inspect completed work for quality and correct coating defects.

Skills

Industrial painting

Epoxy coatings

Urethane coatings

Spray equipment

Coating specs reading

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint booth

Job description

Tuscaloosa , Alabama Contract to Hire Sep 25, 2026

Job Description

Trade Management is seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and coating structural steel, piping, equipment, and fabricated assemblies in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Prepare metal surfaces by sanding, grinding, cleaning, and blasting
• Apply primers and finish coatings using spray systems, rollers, and brushes
• Mix coatings and maintain proper coating thickness to specifications
• Operate airless and conventional spray equipment
• Inspect completed work for quality and correct coating defects

Industrial Painter Qualifications:

Previous industrial painting experience required

Experience with epoxy, urethane, and other industrial coatings

Familiarity with spray equipment and paint booth operations

Ability to read work orders, drawings, and coating specifications

Strong attention to detail and quality

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be comfortable working on ladders or elevated platforms

NACE/SSPC experience and forklift or overhead crane experience are a plus

If you are an experienced Industrial Painter with a strong focus on quality and safety, we encourage you to apply.