Industrial Painter- Night Shift- Contract to Hire

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC is seeking an Industrial Painter / Coatings Applicator for night shift to support protective coating and finishing on large steel assemblies. You will handle surface prep, spray application, and maintenance of coatings designed for durability in challenging environments.

Requirements include 2+ years in industrial painting or coatings, familiarity with airless spray systems, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial painting, coatings, or related trade experience.
• Experience with surface preparation and coating specifications.
• Ability to read shop drawings and follow technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel surfaces and apply coatings per specifications.
• Operate airless spray equipment and mix coatings.
• Perform WFT checks and final finish inspections.
• Maintain equipment and work areas; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial coatings experience

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Job description

Night Shift: 4:30PM- 4:30AM, Sunday PM- Friday AM

Job Summary

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Painter / Coatings Applicator to support protective coating and finishing operations on large fabricated steel assemblies. This role focuses on surface preparation, spray application, and protective coatings designed for durability and environmental exposure.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare steel surfaces using cleaning, grinding, blasting coordination, and masking techniques
• Apply industrial coatings including zinc primers, acrylic topcoats, and protective finishes
• Pour marine foam and apply polyurea waterproofing systems (training available)
• Set up and operate airless spray equipment and coating application tools
• Mix coatings to proper ratios and maintain required viscosity levels
• Perform wet film thickness (WFT) checks and coating quality inspections
• Perform touch-ups, repairs, and final finish work
• Read shop drawings and follow coating specifications
• Maintain coating materials, equipment, and work areas
• Identify coating defects or material issues and report to supervision
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and coating best practices

What You Bring

• Experience with industrial coatings, surface preparation, or spray painting
• Familiarity with airless spray systems and protective coating applications
• Ability to follow technical instructions and coating specifications
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Safety-focused mindset and dependable work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education & Experience

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 2 years of industrial painting, coatings, or related trade experience; ability to work in a manufacturing environment; eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred: Experience with marine foam or polyurea waterproofing systems; trade school or coatings-related technical training; familiarity with coating inspection methods and industrial safety standards