Industrial Wet Paint Technician – Finishes Expert

InCompass; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Timesavers LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Paint Booth Painter in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on preparing surfaces and applying high-quality wet paint finishes to fabricated metal components and equipment in a dedicated paint booth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial wet paint experience, understands primers and coatings, and can read work instructions and production documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial wet paint experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience painting fabricated metal, machinery, heavy equipment, or industrial products.
• Proficiency using HVLP or conventional spray equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial paint systems, including primers, polyurethane, epoxy, and other protective coatings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal components and machine assemblies for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and surface preparation.
• Inspect parts prior to painting to ensure proper preparation and readiness for coating application.
• Mix paints, primers, hardeners, reducers, and other coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply industrial wet paint finishes using HVLP and conventional spray equipment.
• Apply primers, base coats, and finish coats while maintaining proper coverage, appearance, and coating thickness.
• Inspect completed work for quality, including coverage, color consistency, finish appearance, and defects.
• Perform paint touch-up and rework as required to meet quality standards.
• Identify and correct common paint defects such as runs, dry spray, fisheyes, and uneven coverage.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of paint equipment.
• Properly handle and store paints, solvents, and related materials in accordance with safety requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Properly use required PPE, including respirators.
• Assist with material movement and support other manufacturing activities as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required to meet production schedules and operational needs.

Skills

Industrial spray painting

Reading work instructions

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Job description

Timesavers LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Paint Booth Painter in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on preparing surfaces and applying high-quality wet paint finishes to fabricated metal components and equipment in a dedicated paint booth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial wet paint experience, understands primers and coatings, and can read work instructions and production documentation.