Industrial Painter: Epoxy & Electrostatic Coatings | FT

Rapat Corporation; Hawley (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapat Corporation, a family-owned industrial manufacturer in Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team. The role focuses on applying coatings and preparing surfaces using paint systems, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will handle epoxy and urethane finishes, operate forklift equipment, read blueprints, and collaborate with a skilled workforce to meet production goals. We value craftsmanship and reliability in a full-time, 45-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year related education or experience.
• Proficiency in forklift operation and basic blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with 2-part epoxy coatings and urethane paints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply 2-part epoxy coatings.
• Paint with urethane finishes.
• Sandblast surfaces to prepare.
• Prepare primers, topcoats and clear coats.
• Use MIL gauge for measurements.
• Operate electrostatic paint equipment.
• Use forklift to move materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints.

Skills

Epoxy coatings

Urethane paints

Sandblasting

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrostatic paint equipment

MIL gauge

Overhead cranes

Job description

Rapat Corporation, a family-owned industrial manufacturer in Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team. The role focuses on applying coatings and preparing surfaces using paint systems, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will handle epoxy and urethane finishes, operate forklift equipment, read blueprints, and collaborate with a skilled workforce to meet production goals. We value craftsmanship and reliability in a full-time, 45-hour work week.