Industrial Painter – Liquid Spray

Smart Resources Group; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Resources Group is seeking a Liquid Paint Technician to join our precision manufacturing team in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will apply liquid coatings, prepare surfaces, and ensure flawless finishes on every part.

This role emphasizes quality and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This full-time, swing-shift role offers a consistent four-day workweek with three-day weekends, with pay ranging from $17.00 to $21.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial liquid painting, automotive painting, or manufacturing paint applications preferred.
• Experience operating spray guns and related painting equipment.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to identify and correct common paint defects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primers as needed.
• Apply liquid paint coatings using spray guns and industrial painting equipment.
• Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain consistent paint coverage, color, and finish quality.
• Inspect painted components for defects, including runs, orange peel, and uneven coverage.
• Perform touch-ups and corrections to meet quality standards.
• Clean and maintain spray booths, painting equipment, and work areas.

Skills

Industrial liquid painting

Spray guns operation

Surface preparation

Paint mixing & finishing

Quality inspection

Tools

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Liquid Paint Technician to join a precision manufacturing team in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial liquid painting techniques and takes pride in delivering a flawless finish on every product. Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with three-day weekends! Location: North Salt Lake, UT Pay: $17.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM–2:00 AM Job Type: Full-Time | Swing Shift

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primers as needed.
• Apply liquid paint coatings using spray guns and industrial painting equipment.
• Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain consistent paint coverage, color, and finish quality.
• Inspect painted components for defects, including runs, orange peel, and uneven coverage.
• Perform touch-ups and corrections to meet quality standards.
• Clean and maintain spray booths, painting equipment, and work areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial liquid painting, automotive painting, or manufacturing paint applications preferred.
• Experience operating spray guns and related painting equipment.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to identify and correct common paint defects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.