Paint - Oxford, AL

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

Job: Painter

Reportsto: Paint Supervisor

Job Summary

The Industrial Painter is responsible for surface preparation, coating application, and finishing of structural steel, piping, equipment skids, and prefabricated modular assemblies produced within the OSC facility. This role ensures all painted products meet company quality standards, project specifications, and safety requirements while supporting production schedules.

This is a fully on-site position. The employee will complete a minimum 90-day on-site training period at Epsilon Industries’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility and will receive a per diem of $500 per week during the training period. Upon completion of training, the position will transfer to and remain fully on-site at Epsilon Industries’ Oxford, Alabama facility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, grind, blast, or otherwise prepare metal and fabricated components for coating
• Mask and protect areas not requiring paint
• Inspect surfaces for defects, oil, rust, mill scale, and contaminants
• Verify readiness prior to coating application

• Apply primers, intermediate, and finish coats using spray systems, rollers, and brushes
• Operate airless, conventional, and plural component spray equipment
• Maintain proper film thickness per specifications (DFT/WFT)
• Mix coatings accurately according to manufacturer requirements

• Read and interpret paint specifications, drawings, and work orders
• Perform visual inspections and thickness measurements
• Correct defects such as runs, orange peel, dry spray, and holidays
• Coordinate with QA/QC when required

• Work with fabrication, assembly, and logistics teams to meet delivery schedules
• Stage finished assemblies for shipment
• Maintain paint booth organization and material inventory

• Follow all OSHA and plant safety procedures
• Properly use PPE including respirators, suits, gloves, and eye protection
• Handle coatings, solvents, and hazardous materials safely

Maintain housekeeping to prevent fire and contamination risks

Job Qualifications

• Industrial painting experience (steel fabrication, modular construction, manufacturing, or heavy equipment preferred)
• Knowledge of coating systems (epoxy, urethane, intumescent, etc.)
• 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
• Experience painting mechanical/electrical skids or modular systems
• Forklift or overhead crane familiarity
• Basic knowledge of surface prep standards (SP-2, SP-6, etc.)

Performance Expectations

• Meets production throughput targets
• Maintains rework rates below department threshold
• Demonstrates consistent coating quality
• Follows safety and housekeeping standards
• Works collaboratively across OSC production teams

Work Environment

• Indoor manufacturing facility
• Exposure to paint fumes, noise, and industrial equipment
• Use of paint booths and ventilation systems
• Overtime as required to meet project deadlines