Industrial Painter: Precision Coatings & Surface Prep

QPS Employment Group; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Kenosha, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare surfaces and apply protective and decorative coatings to equipment and components. You will work with spray equipment, compressors, and sandblasters while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires six years of painting experience or a comparable background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read instructions and work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of painting experience preferred or equivalent training.
• Experience with industrial spray painting and protective coatings.
• Proficient with compressors, sandblasters, spray guns and related equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding, sandblasting and smoothing materials.
• Apply paints, stains, primers, varnishes, lacquers and protective coatings.
• Operate spray equipment, air compressors, sandblasters and other painting tools.
• Mix, match and tint paints to achieve color and finish specifications.
• Inspect painted surfaces for quality, coverage and consistency.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment, tools and work areas.
• Properly handle, store and dispose of paints, solvents and hazardous materials.
• Follow SDS and safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot painting equipment and identify process improvements.
• Maintain an organized workspace and support quality/continuous improvement.

Skills

Painting experience

Industrial spray painting

Surface preparation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray equipment

Compressors

Sandblasters

Job description

QPS Employment Group in Kenosha, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare surfaces and apply protective and decorative coatings to equipment and components. You will work with spray equipment, compressors, and sandblasters while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires six years of painting experience or a comparable background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read instructions and work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.