Industrial Painter & Coatings Technician

Hitachi, Ltd.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana is seeking a skilled Painter to protect surfaces from rust and abrasion while delivering an eye‑appealing finish on industrial equipment.

You will prep parts, apply primers and finishes, monitor consistency, maintain painting equipment, and uphold safety protocols. This full‑time on‑site role requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and commitment to a clean, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of current experience in manufacturing painting/airless paint equipment.
• Experience in application of paints and primers.
• Must be familiar with painting equipment, material preparation and surface bonding characteristics.
• Eye test required every three years.
• Complete basic computer training. Utilize SAP update / inquiry files, QMS, and produce serial plates.
• Must be involved in 6S activities, Value Stream Mapping activity, Total Productive Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares machines/assembly part for paint adhesion, i.e., sanding, masking etc.
• Applies paint with brush, roller and spray gun to surfaces that need protection.
• Applies primers, sealers and finishes while monitoring pressure, paint temperature, ratios and pot life.
• Prepares coating material including ascertaining proper mixture for conditions.
• Checks equipment including pump lines, tips, respirator, fluid levels, etc.
• Services and cleans booth, equipment for routine purposes.
• Maintains records/inventory of paint usage, PPE cleaning and booth filter changes.
• Maintains, cleans, and properly stores painting equipment, e.g., gloves, coveralls, respirators, guns, cups, pots, etc.
• Confers with representatives of paint and plant quality control, as needed.
• Maintains all paints, supplies, and proper labeling, i.e., disposal of empty paint containers and transportation of paint waste.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic computer skills

Experience in painting

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana is seeking a skilled Painter to protect surfaces from rust and abrasion while delivering an eye‑appealing finish on industrial equipment.

You will prep parts, apply primers and finishes, monitor consistency, maintain painting equipment, and uphold safety protocols. This full‑time on‑site role requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and commitment to a clean, safe workplace.