Industrial Painter - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

Dental & vision benefits

Pre-tax 401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and vacation time

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition assistance and professional 개발

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Berea, OH is seeking a painting technician to safely coat parts per specifications. This on-site role involves preparing workspaces, maintaining spray equipment, matching coatings to thickness specs, and ensuring quality through inspections and accurate records.

The position requires practical experience with painting diverse surfaces, reading blueprints, and using measurement tools. Overtime may be required in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience painting diverse surface types.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and documents.
• Able to read micrometers and calipers.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform painting processes to meet customer specifications and industry requirements.
• Prepare workspace for parts to be painted.
• Clean or degrease parts as needed.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain spray and hanging equipment.
• Apply prime or finish coats as required and accessible areas.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and follow work orders.
• Take required testing samples and interpret results.
• Perform inspections and complete documentation accurately.

Skills

Painting experience

Coating thickness

Blueprint reading

Micrometers/calipers

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Spray equipment

Booth maintenance

Job description

• Locations 1000 W Bagley Rd., Berea, OH, 44017, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

• Safely perform all painting processes to ensure parts are conforming to customer specifications and industry requirements.
• Prepare workspace for parts to be painted.
• Clean or degrease parts as needed.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain spray and hanging equipment.
• Select and mix coating liquid to specifications.
• Apply prime or finish coat to parts and coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush.
• Ensure quality requirements are met.
• Follow work orders to determine appropriate surface spray.
• Sample all required testing specifications and interpret results.
• Perform inspections to ensure procedural compliance.
• Timely completion of required documentation accurately (i.e. time care, work instructions, ID tags, production records).
• Adhere to all safety, quality and operating procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on equipment/booth, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience painting a variety of surface types
• Understand technique to meet coating and thickness desired
• Proficient with and physically able to operate technical equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent dexterity and hand eye coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, procedures and other documents
• Read basic measuring devices including micrometers and calipers
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Desire to work overtime, as needed
• Ability to meet the physical demand of the job
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.