Industrial Spray Painter for Containers & Heavy Equipment

Interstate Waste Services; Hawleyville (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Safety training

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an experienced industrial painter for our Newtown, CT shop. You will prep, prime and finish roll-off containers, using a spray booth system and protective respirators. The role requires adherence to safety rules, precise finishes and a reliable maintenance routine.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 6am–4:30pm, paying $23.00 per hour. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a spray booth environment with PPE provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of spray gun painting in industrial or equipment settings.
• Knowledge of industrial coatings, primers and finishes.
• Ability to read work orders and safety procedures.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by grinding, sanding, masking and cleaning for paint adhesion.
• Apply primer and finish coats with spray gun on containers and equipment.
• Operate and maintain spray booth and related equipment safely.
• Mix and match paint colors to meet job specifications.
• Clean and maintain spray booth and painting tools regularly.
• Follow waste disposal procedures for paints and solvents.
• Inspect coatings for quality, appearance and durability.
• Assist with shop organization and material usage reporting.
• Follow PPE, ventilation and fire safety policies at all times.

Skills

Spray painting experience

Industrial coatings knowledge

Safety procedures reading

Respirator use

Lift up to 50 lbs

Cross-train willingness

Attention to detail

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an experienced industrial painter for our Newtown, CT shop. You will prep, prime and finish roll-off containers, using a spray booth system and protective respirators. The role requires adherence to safety rules, precise finishes and a reliable maintenance routine.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 6am–4:30pm, paying $23.00 per hour. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a spray booth environment with PPE provided.