Lead Industrial Painter – Exterior/Interior Coatings

New York Blower Company; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Blower Company in New Castle, PA is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment. The role requires strong painting expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to meet quality and efficiency standards.

You will supervise painting operations, ensure safety, and work with production to optimize sequences and output while maintaining the highest industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading painting operations on industrial equipment.
• Proficient in painting prep including sanding, masking and priming.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE adherence in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the painting role and team activities.
• Review production orders for sequence and quantity before prep.
• Prepare surfaces per manufacturing specs: sanding, grinding, masking.
• Load/unload hanging line and stage components to production needs.
• Perform paint prep and apply primers, epoxy paints, finishes.
• Inspect finishes to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain tools/equipment and monitor cost per paint labor hour.
• Support safe operations through equipment upkeep and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Work under pressure

Continuous improvement

Willingness to learn

Quality focus

Education

OSHA safety training

Hazardous materials handling cert

Forklift certification

Tools

Binks Pressure Pot

Airless spray guns

Conventional sprayers

Paint prep tools

Job description

New York Blower Company in New Castle, PA is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment. The role requires strong painting expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to meet quality and efficiency standards.

You will supervise painting operations, ensure safety, and work with production to optimize sequences and output while maintaining the highest industry standards.