Industrial Painter- Day Shift

Red Dot Corp; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to apply protective coatings to structural steel beams and components in a hands-on production role. You will prepare surfaces, operate an airless spray rig, and inspect coating thickness to meet quality specs.

You will guide a Painter Helper and ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals while maintaining equipment and strict labeling procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of industrial painting experience; five years preferred.
• Experience painting structural steel and fabricated metal.
• Proficient with airless spray equipment and techniques.
• Ability to perform wet-mil thickness tests.
• Willingness to wear respiratory protection and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel surfaces for painting by thoroughly cleaning each surface.
• Apply coatings with an airless spray rig to produce an even, professional finish.
• Perform wet-mil thickness tests to verify coatings meet specifications.
• Provide direction and oversight to the Painter Helper.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment and track usage.

Skills

Airless spray equipment

Coating quality

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Airless spray rig

Job description

Description

Build the Finish Behind Custom Steel Structures

Red Dot Buildings is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to apply high-quality protective coatings to structural steel beams and components. In this hands-on production role, you will prepare steel surfaces, operate airless spray equipment and inspect coating thickness to ensure each finished component meets established quality specifications.

The ideal candidate understands industrial coating practices, takes pride in producing a clean and consistent finish and knows how to maintain painting equipment safely. You will also provide day-to-day guidance to a Painter Helper while helping the team meet safety, quality and production goals.

About Red Dot Buildings

For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship and specialty applications.

From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, our work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

What You Will Do

• Prepare structural steel beams and components for painting by thoroughly cleaning each surface
• Apply coatings with an airless spray rig to produce an even, professional finish without runs or other defects
• Perform wet-mil thickness tests to verify coatings meet required specifications
• Follow applicable work instructions and coating requirements
• Clean and maintain airless spray rigs and other painting equipment
• Identify equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns and promptly notify your supervisor
• Provide direction and oversight to the Painter Helper
• Properly label materials according to established requirements
• Wear and maintain required respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment
• Track paint and thinner usage and submit accurate daily usage sheets
• Safely operate or work around cranes, grinders, saws and other shop equipment as required
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Support safety, quality and productivity improvement projects
• Follow all Red Dot policies, safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Complete special assignments and other related duties as needed

Requirements

• At least one year of industrial painting experience required; five years preferred
• Experience painting structural steel, beams, fabricated metal or similar industrial products preferred
• Working knowledge of airless spray equipment and proper spray techniques
• Ability to use a wet-mil gauge accurately
• Understanding of coating specifications, surface preparation and material-labeling requirements
• Ability to safely operate the equipment required for the position
• Willingness and ability to wear required respiratory protection
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on coating quality and consistency
• Ability to guide a Painter Helper and work effectively as part of a production team
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work overtime when required
• High school diploma or GED preferred