Industrial Painter (1st shift) - Entry level pay starting at $19.00/hr

Twin City Fan & Blower Co.; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower Co. is seeking an Industrial Painter for 1st shift with entry level pay starting at $19.00 per hour. The role involves applying solvent and water-based paints to metal and other surfaces using spray equipment, and preparing surfaces for coating.

You will read shop orders/blueprints, mix paints, document work, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Forklift/ crane operations may be required depending on location; on-site training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and up to 2 years of painting experience preferred.
• Ability to read shop orders and blueprints; follow safety rules and standard work instructions.
• Basic math skills for measures, units, and tolerances.
• Ability to operate hand tools safely and accurately.
• May be required to operate forklift/crane/pallet jack depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Applies solvent and water-based paints to metal and other surfaces using spray equipment.
• Prepares walls and other surfaces for painting.
• Covers fixtures and fills cracks/holes before painting.
• Mixes paints and matches colors.
• May coordinate large painting projects and perform touch-ups.
• Completes documentation and maintains clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Read blueprints

Basic math

Hand tools

Safety rules

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spray equipment

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric pallet jack

Tape measure

Job description

Industrial Painter (1st shift) - Entry level pay starting at $19.00/hr

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: INDUS005427

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies solvent and water- based paints to metal and other surfaces, using spray equipment to apply the paint.
• Prepares walls and other surfaces for painting
• Make on-site preparations such as covering of fixtures and fill cracks and holes with appropriate material
• Responsible for mixing paints and matching colors.
• May perform touch-ups or coordinate large painting projects
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line

QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations,Riggingsafety

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan provides a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

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