Industrial Spray Finishing Technician

PALFINGER North America; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

PALFINGER North America in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Industrial Spray Finishing Technician to turn raw metal into show-quality finishes on large truck bodies, assemblies, and components. You will review work orders, prepare surfaces, and operate spray equipment in a booth, ensuring precise primers and topcoats with proper film build and cosmetic quality.

Join a collaborative crew reporting to the Production Supervisor for steady shifts, safety-first procedures, and documented workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior industrial painting experience is a plus.
• Self-starter comfortable with repetitive work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a spray/paint booth while wearing a respirator.
• Stamina to work a full shift in hot or cold conditions and meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Mix paints and coatings to production standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Sand, prep, and clean parts to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth, consistent finish.
• Operate spray guns to apply primers and topcoats to truck bodies, assemblies, and components.
• Deliver a cosmetically appealing, durable finish on large vehicle bodies.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Skills

Stamina for full shift

Self-motivated

Boothwork competence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Industrial paint systems

Automotive coating practices

Respirator safety equipment

Job description

For more than nine decades, PALFINGER has engineered cutting-edge lifting solutions that move industries forward. In Council Bluffs, IA, our production team is adding an Industrial Spray Finishing Technician who takes pride in turning raw metal into show-quality finishes on large truck bodies, assemblies, and components. You will join a collaborative crew, report to the Production Supervisor, and help us deliver durable, high-caliber coatings every shift.A day in the boothYou start by reviewing work orders and safety procedures, checking mix ratios, and staging parts. Surfaces are cleaned, sanded, and masked so the coating bonds flawlessly. In the booth, you suit up with a respirator, set up spray equipment, and apply primers and topcoats to exacting specs. Between passes, you verify film build and cosmetic quality, adjust your gun pattern, and keep production moving without sacrificing finish. Before clocking out, you document work, maintain your equipment, and reset the area for the next job—because quality and safety are never afterthoughts here.What you'll handleMix paints and coatings to production standards and manufacturer specifications.Sand, prep, and clean parts to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth, consistent finish.Operate spray guns to apply primers and topcoats to truck bodies, assemblies, and components.Deliver a cosmetically appealing, durable finish on large vehicle bodies.Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.What you bringHigh school diploma or GED.Prior industrial painting experience is a plus.Self-starter comfortable with repetitive work in an industrial manufacturing environment.Ability to work in a spray/paint booth while wearing a respirator.Stamina to work a full shift in hot or cold conditions and meet physical demands: standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, and periodically lifting 10 to 100 pounds or operating hoist equipment.Proficiency with heavy equipment finishing, industrial paint systems, or automotive coating practices.Why you'll love it hereCompetitive pay with performance rewards.Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options.Paid time off.Continuous learning and clear paths for career growth.A culture grounded in Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion, and Support.Location: Council Bluffs, IA | Reporting to: Production Supervisor