Industrial Painter to Painting Dept Lead (Temp-to-Perm)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits available

Evaluation-to-hire opportunity

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Waco, TX is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare and paint structural steel components with precision and quality. You will gain opportunities to lead the painting department and oversee production.

The role emphasizes surface preparation, coatings knowledge, and fine finish work, with a day shift and overtime as needed. Weekly pay and benefits are available through Express.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting or automotive painting experience required.
• Knowledge of industrial coatings and surface preparation methods.
• Ability to produce smooth, high-quality finishes.
• Experience with spray equipment and painting tools.
• Ability to work from ladders and elevated surfaces.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel surfaces by cleaning, blasting, sanding, and masking.
• Apply primers, coatings, and finishes per specifications.
• Operate spray equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Perform high-quality, fine-finish painting with attention to detail.
• Inspect finished surfaces for smooth, even coatings.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Fine finish work

Leadership experience

Detail-oriented

Tools

Spray equipment

Painting tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Waco, TX is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare and paint structural steel components with precision and quality. You will gain opportunities to lead the painting department and oversee production.

The role emphasizes surface preparation, coatings knowledge, and fine finish work, with a day shift and overtime as needed. Weekly pay and benefits are available through Express.