Paint Prep Apprentice (Industrial Coatings)

Panelmatic Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA

401K and ESOP

PTO and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a dependable Painter Helper to support painting and finishing operations for custom control panels and metal components.

You will assist experienced painters with surface prep, masking, material handling, and equipment setup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in industrial painting, manufacturing, fabrication, or a similar environment preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn industrial painting techniques, surface preparation, masking, and finishing processes.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and comply with safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently when directed and collaboratively as part of a production team.
• Basic math skills and the ability to measure and handle materials accurately.
• Good communication skills and a dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist painters with preparing metal surfaces for industrial coatings, including cleaning, sanding, scuffing, and removing dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
• Help mask equipment, panels, and components to protect areas that should not be painted.
• Assist with mixing, staging, and handling paints, primers, thinners, and other coating materials under the direction of experienced painters.
• Load, unload, move, and position parts and materials for painting and finishing operations.
• Support painters with setting up, cleaning, and maintaining spray guns, hoses, tools, and other painting equipment.
• Assist with applying primers, paints, sealers, and protective coatings as directed and trained.
• Help inspect finished products for visible defects, missed areas, and overall coating quality.
• Remove masking materials and assist with touch-ups and other finishing tasks as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized painting areas, including proper storage of tools, supplies, and materials.
• Follow established safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, chemicals, and painting equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators or other protective gear when necessary.
• Follow instructions, production schedules, and quality standards to help meet departmental deadlines.
• Assist with other fabrication, painting, and production duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Team player

Basic math skills

Good communication

Dependable work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a dependable Painter Helper to support painting and finishing operations for custom control panels and metal components.

You will assist experienced painters with surface prep, masking, material handling, and equipment setup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.