Industrial Painter - Steel Tank Coatings (4/10 Shift)

ACE Family of Companies; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave and Holiday Pay

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

ACE Family of Companies in Hemet, CA is hiring 1–2 full-time Shop Painters to support fabrication operations. You will prepare and apply industrial coatings to large steel tanks and components, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

Candidates should have experience in steel shop painting, read technical data sheets, operate airless spray equipment, and be committed to safety protocols including respirator use and PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, steel fabrication, or heavy-duty manufacturing paint environment.
• Knowledge of surface prep and coating systems for steel products.
• Ability to read and follow technical data sheets and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail, safety-conscious, and reliable.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Abrasive blast steel surfaces using grit blasting equipment to remove mill scale, rust, and old coatings per specifications.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces for painting using solvents, power tools, and hand tools.
• Apply primers, epoxy coatings, and industrial topcoats using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Mask and protect surfaces not requiring coating using proper taping and sheeting techniques.
• Ensure coatings are applied to the required mil thickness, adhesion, and finish standards.
• Inspect surfaces and finishes to ensure quality control and compliance with job specifications.
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment, spray guns, hoses, and PPE.
• Mix and thin paint/coatings according to technical data sheets and job requirements.
• Operate forklifts or overhead cranes to maneuver parts into paint area (as needed and trained).
• Properly label and dispose of hazardous waste materials in compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Keep paint booth, blast area, and paint prep stations clean and organized.
• Participate in respirator fit testing and wear required PPE, including full-face respirators, Tyvek suits, and gloves.
• Follow all company safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Perform additional tasks and support shop team as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface prep knowledge

Read technical data sheets

Detail oriented & safety

Teamwork under deadlines

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Job description

ACE Family of Companies in Hemet, CA is hiring 1–2 full-time Shop Painters to support fabrication operations. You will prepare and apply industrial coatings to large steel tanks and components, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

Candidates should have experience in steel shop painting, read technical data sheets, operate airless spray equipment, and be committed to safety protocols including respirator use and PPE.