On-Site Industrial Painter – Oxford, AL; Per Diem Training

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Painter to perform surface preparation, coating application, and finishing of structural steel, piping, and modular assemblies produced within the OSC facility.

The role ensures painted products meet quality standards, project specs, and safety requirements while supporting production schedules. This is a fully on-site position with a minimum 90-day on-site training period at the Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility, including a $500 per week per diem.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting experience in steel fabrication, modular construction, manufacturing or heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of coating systems (epoxy, urethane, intumescent).
• Experience with spray equipment and paint booth operations.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders or elevated platforms.
• NACE/SSPC coating experience is a plus.
• Experience painting mechanical/electrical skids or modular systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, sanding, grinding or blasting for coating.
• Mask areas not to be painted and protect surrounding surfaces.
• Inspect surfaces for defects, contaminants, and thickness.
• Apply primers, intermediate and finish coats using spray systems, rollers or brushes.
• Operate airless, conventional, and plural component spray equipment.
• Maintain film thickness per specifications (DFT/WFT).
• Read and interpret paint specifications, drawings and work orders.
• Perform visual inspections and thickness measurements.
• Correct defects such as runs or holidays; coordinate with QA/QC.
• Work with fabrication, assembly, and logistics teams to meet delivery schedules.
• Stage finished assemblies for shipment and maintain paint booth organization.
• Follow OSHA and plant safety procedures and use PPE.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Coating systems knowledge

Spray equipment experience

Read drawings/specifications

Attention to detail

Lift 50 lbs / work on ladders

NACE/SSPC coating experience

Skid/modular systems painting

Forklift/overhead crane familiarity

Surface prep standards knowledge

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Painter to perform surface preparation, coating application, and finishing of structural steel, piping, and modular assemblies produced within the OSC facility.

The role ensures painted products meet quality standards, project specs, and safety requirements while supporting production schedules. This is a fully on-site position with a minimum 90-day on-site training period at the Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility, including a $500 per week per diem.