Industrial Painter- Evening Shift

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and finish metal building components using spray guns and brushes to achieve high-quality results.

You will mix paints, set up equipment, inspect coatings, and ensure safe operation under OSHA guidelines. The job requires physical stamina, teamwork, and attention to detail. Prior industrial painting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of industrial painting experience.
• Ability to read specifications and work instructions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Experience in auto painting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Immerse parts and wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products.
• Prepare surfaces and paint interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Mix paints and chemicals to prescribed ratios.
• Determine viscosity and quality of coatings.
• Operate spray guns and adjust air pressure for atomization.
• Verify paint colors against building prints.
• Strip, sand, and repaint surfaces to match surroundings.
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required.
• Inspect and service painting equipment.
• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers.
• Dispose of waste per safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Stamina and lifting

Math and measurements

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Spray guns

Viscometer

Safety equipment

Ladders

Paint mixing tools

Job description

Description

Prepare and paint custom-ordered and custom-manufactured metal buildings according to specifications, mixing paint as required, using spray guns and other equipment to ensure high quality finish and appearance.

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rust proofing material:
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of buildings, using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers.
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, adding prescribed amounts or proportions of paints, thinner, and chemicals to mixture.
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer.
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray.
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs.
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools.
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings.
• Place articles or materials in drying racks or container.
• May use a full face ventilation mask for extended periods of time.
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted.
• Clean all equipment and tools, organize and store as required.
• Dispose of waste appropriately, and according to safety and OSHA regulations.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Inspect, recognize and service wearing or defective parts on all paint related equipment.
• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers in appropriate and safe operation of all equipment and functions in the Paint Department.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Flexibility and ability to work under production pressure.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other team members.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, work on ladders at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
• Three years of prior industrial painting experience, auto painting may be suitable exp.

Additional skills desired

• Detail oriented.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in body work such as bonding, repairing dents, scratches, etc.

Educational Requirements/Degree(s)

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Salary Description

$21-$30/hour