Industrial Painter: Precision Coatings & Surface Prep

Shale Pro Energy Services; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shale Pro Energy Services is seeking an Industrial Painter to prep surfaces, mix coatings, and apply paints using spray devices and brushes. The role focuses on proper masking, grit blasting, and quality finishes in field environments.

You will also document process conditions and ensure safe handling of chemicals according to site guidelines. The candidate should demonstrate experience with industrial coatings, blasting media, and NACE standards, while maintaining productivity and clear

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and dependable candidate who can follow instructions and produce quality work.
• Experience in industrial equipment painting and process piping.
• Experience with wet painting using a gun.
• Experience with blasting and blasting media (sand, glass bead, etc.).
• Understanding of NACE requirements.
• Ability to gauge millage application and document with a millage tester.
• Ability to differentiate between colors.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with interruptions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coat surfaces after cleaning and surface prep.
• Prepare paints and mix using appropriate compounds and viscosity measurements.
• Apply paint using spray equipment, airbrushes, rollers, or brushes.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment as needed.
• Monitor conditions and document quality for turnover packages.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Industrial painting

Process piping

Wet painting

Blasting

NACE compliance

Millage measurement

Color differentiation

Multi-priority management

Hand tools

Power tools

Effective communication

Tools

Spray equipment

Airbrushes

Stencils

Rollers

Brushes

SCBA

Job description

Industrial Painter
Responsibilities and Duties
To accomplish their primary goal of painting and coating surfaces, Industrial Painters perform many tasks.

Clean and Prepare Surfaces
Industrial Painters must first prepare the surface they are going to paint. If there are previous finishes on the surface, they remove them using masking, grit blast, pressure washing, tool cleaning or chemical rinse. Then, they clean and smooth the surface and let it dry before painting.

Prepare Paints
Before starting a job, Industrial Painters prepare the paint they will use. They use measurement equipment such as viscosity cups, thickness gages and gloss gages to check the makeup of the paint, and use their understanding of chemistry to mix the appropriate compounds for the job. Many projects will require an epoxy paint application.

Apply Paint
Painters use a variety of techniques and tools to paint surfaces. Candidate may use spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers or brushes. Industrial painters must choose the best tool for the job at hand. Candidate must paint on primers, pre-finishes and finishing coats. Some Industrial Painters must use special safety equipment such as self-contained suits, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or protective eyewear.

Clean Work Areas
Industrial Painters clean up the area after they have finished a job. Candidate must carefully follow all guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste. Minimizing overspray is critical to overall project success.

Maintain Equipment
Industrial Painters are responsible for maintenance of their painting equipment, some of which is quite technical. Candidate must be able to troubleshoot any problems that the equipment may have.

Conditions Monitoring and Quality Reporting
Painting in a field environment involves monitoring all conditions and documenting for turnover packages. Millage testing is also required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Detail-oriented and dependable, a successful Industrial Painter can follow instructions and consistently produce good work. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, we are seeking Industrial Painter candidates with the following skills.

Core skills:
Experience in industrial equipment painting and process piping
Experience with wet painting using a gun
Experience with blasting and all types of blasting media; sand, black beauty, glass bead, etc.
Understanding of N.A.C.E requirements
Ability to gauge millage application and document with the use of a millage tester
Ability to differentiate between colors
Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
Ability to work with all levels of employees
Strong communication skills