Industrial Painter

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits available

Evaluation-to-hire opportunity

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Waco, TX is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare and paint structural steel components with precision and quality. You will gain opportunities to lead the painting department and oversee production.

The role emphasizes surface preparation, coatings knowledge, and fine finish work, with a day shift and overtime as needed. Weekly pay and benefits are available through Express.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting or automotive painting experience required.
• Knowledge of industrial coatings and surface preparation methods.
• Ability to produce smooth, high-quality finishes.
• Experience with spray equipment and painting tools.
• Ability to work from ladders and elevated surfaces.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel surfaces by cleaning, blasting, sanding, and masking.
• Apply primers, coatings, and finishes per specifications.
• Operate spray equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Perform high-quality, fine-finish painting with attention to detail.
• Inspect finished surfaces for smooth, even coatings.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Fine finish work

Leadership experience

Detail-oriented

Tools

Spray equipment

Painting tools

Job description

Industrial Painter

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a local steel fabrication partner

Location: Waco, TX
Pay: $18–$24/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | Overtime as needed
Position Type: Evaluation Hire (Temp-to-Perm)

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare and paint structural steel components with precision and quality. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial coatings, surface preparation, and fine finish work.

This role offers an opportunity for growth into a leadership position overseeing the painting department.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation & Coating

• Prepare structural steel surfaces by cleaning, blasting, sanding, and masking
• Apply primers, industrial coatings, and finishes according to specifications
• Ensure coatings meet durability and quality standards

Painting & Finishing

• Operate spray equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently
• Perform high-quality, fine-finish painting requiring attention to detail
• Apply automotive-style finishing techniques when needed
• Paint doors, windows, and detailed components requiring clean finishes

Inspection & Quality Control

• Inspect finished surfaces to ensure smooth, even coatings
• Correct imperfections and ensure professional-quality results

Safety & Equipment Use

• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintain and clean spray equipment and tools
• Work from ladders or elevated surfaces as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Industrial painting or automotive painting experience required
• Knowledge of industrial coatings and surface preparation methods
• Ability to produce smooth, high-quality finishes
• Experience with spray equipment and painting tools
• Ability to work from ladders and elevated surfaces
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

Preferred Experience

• Structural steel or metal fabrication painting
• Automotive paint finishing techniques
• Experience painting doors, windows, or high-detail components
• Leadership or supervisory experience

Growth Opportunity

This position offers the potential to grow into a lead role overseeing the painting department.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

• Weekly pay
• Benefits available
• Evaluation-to-hire opportunity
• Career advancement potential
• Local support team