Industrial Painter: Protective Coatings Specialist

Liebherr USA; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Liebherr USA is seeking a Painter to apply protective coatings to equipment, components, and tooling. The role requires familiarity with airless spray methods, specialty coatings, and proper PPE; training or related experience is valued.

A respirator test may be required, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The position offers competitive pay and benefits within a global company with a Newport News production footprint.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to pass respirator test.

Responsibilities

• Paints fabricated or purchased components using airless or air-assisted airless spraying with minimal rework.
• Applies specialty coatings such as anti-skid and decals as needed.
• Rebuilds pump heads, legs, and spray guns as required.
• Adheres to customer color specifications and coating requirements.
• Ensures correct paint mil-thickness and proper material ratios.
• Operates and maintains spray equipment and PPE as per SDS.
• May require forklift/gantry/scissor lift certification when needed.

Skills

Airless spray painting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns maintenance

Job description

Liebherr USA is seeking a Painter to apply protective coatings to equipment, components, and tooling. The role requires familiarity with airless spray methods, specialty coatings, and proper PPE; training or related experience is valued.

A respirator test may be required, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The position offers competitive pay and benefits within a global company with a Newport News production footprint.