Industrial Painter – Day Shift (Structural Steel)

Red Dot Buildings (Metal Building Systems); Athens (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Based in Athens, Texas, the role involves helping maintain shop safety, cleaning and maintaining spray rigs, tracking material usage, and supporting coatings and safety

Qualifications

• At least one year of industrial painting experience; five years preferred.
• Experience painting structural steel or fabricated metal.
• Know how to use airless spray equipment.
• Able to read a wet-mil thickness gauge.
• Understand coating specifications and surface preparation.
• Able to operate required equipment safely.
• Willing to wear a respirator as needed.
• Detail-oriented with focus on coating quality.
• Ability to guide Painter Helper and work in a production team.
• Reliable attendance and overtime availability.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel beams and components for painting by thoroughly cleaning each surface.
• Apply coatings with an airless spray rig to produce a smooth, defect-free finish.
• Perform wet-mil thickness tests to verify coatings meet specifications.
• Follow work instructions and coating requirements.
• Clean and maintain airless spray rigs and painting equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and notify supervision promptly.
• Provide direction to Painter Helper.
• Label materials according to requirements.
• Wear respiratory protection and PPE as required.
• Track paint and thinner usage; submit daily usage sheets.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as cranes, grinders, and saws.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects.
• Follow all Red Dot policies and regulatory requirements.
• Complete special assignments and other related duties as needed.

Skills

Industrial painting

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Overtime availability

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Wet-mil gauge

Job description

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

Based in Athens, Texas, the role involves helping maintain shop safety, cleaning and maintaining spray rigs, tracking material usage, and supporting coatings and safety