Industrial Painter: Surface Prep & Finishes

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec, a global infrastructure and manufacturing company, is seeking an Industrial Painter I in Chattanooga, TN to paint industrial equipment. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, operate spray booths, and touch up coatings while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year of painting-related experience in a manufacturing setting. As part of the team, you will set up equipment, apply primers and finishes, and inspect results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of painting-related experience.
• Detail oriented with good workmanship and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read tape measures, engineering drawings, and BOMs.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience is required.
• Able to operate paint spray equipment and booth equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily painting tasks to meet production needs.
• Prepare surfaces, mix paints, and operate spray equipment.
• Clean, sand/grind, and prep surfaces for painting.
• Inspect finished work to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Attend department safety meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Paint spray equipment operation

Read tape measures and drawings

Forklift operation

Overhead crane experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Paint booth equipment

Mixing equipment

Spray guns

Job description

Astec, a global infrastructure and manufacturing company, is seeking an Industrial Painter I in Chattanooga, TN to paint industrial equipment. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, operate spray booths, and touch up coatings while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year of painting-related experience in a manufacturing setting. As part of the team, you will set up equipment, apply primers and finishes, and inspect results.