Painter

Skilled Trades Partners; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Tool reimbursement

OSHA training

Flexible schedule

Local support team

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking a Painter / Loader to prepare, coat, and load structural steel and fabricated materials. You will follow SSPC specs, mix paints, mask areas, and ensure proper cure times while maintaining safety and quality.

You will also record application data, inspect finished work, and help coordinate shipments. This role offers full benefits and weekly pay in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting or coating applications preferred.
• Ability to read fabrication and erection drawings.
• Ability to interpret SDS and technical paint data sheets.
• Experience operating airless spray equipment.
• Experience with abrasive blasting equipment preferred.
• Ability to measure wet and dry film thickness with a gauge.
• Comfortable using tape measures and shop tools.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Experience operating forklifts or cranes is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix paints and solvents per specifications.
• Paint materials to meet SSPC specs and project requirements.
• Mask and protect designated no-paint areas.
• Ensure proper cure times between coats.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temp, humidity, dew point).
• Maintain detailed paint records (mix times, activation times).
• Perform quality inspections and address discrepancies.
• Organize outgoing shipments with Shipping Coordinator.
• Load and stack materials safely onto trailers.
• Maintain paint inventory and supplies.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and safe.

Skills

Industrial painting

Read drawings

SDS interpretation

Airless spray

Abrasive blasting

Film thickness gauge

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Material handling equipment

Tools

DeFelsko gauge

Tape measures

Forklifts/Crane experience

Job description

At Skilled Trades Partners, you'll find steady work, competitive pay, full benefits, and a team that has your back. You're not a number here—you're a skilled tradesperson who deserves respect for the work you do evry day.

Job Responsibilities

As a Painter / Loader, you will play a key role in preparing, coating, and loading structural steel and fabricated materials while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and properly mix paints and solvents according to manufacturer specifications.
• Prepare and paint materials to meet SSPC specifications and project requirements.
• Mask and protect designated no-paint areas.
• Ensure proper cure times between coats.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dew point.
• Maintain detailed paint application records, including mix times, activation times, and application times.
• Perform quality inspections of completed work and address any discrepancies.
• Organize and coordinate outgoing shipments with the Shipping Coordinator.
• Load and stack materials safely onto trailers and flatbeds.
• Maintain paint inventory and supplies.
• Keep work areas, paint equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and safe.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting, structural steel painting, or similar coating applications preferred.
• Ability to read fabrication and erection drawings.
• Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and technical paint data sheets.
• Experience operating airless spray equipment.
• Experience with abrasive blasting equipment preferred.
• Ability to measure wet and dry film thickness using a DeFelsko gauge.
• Comfortable using tape measures and standard shop measuring tools.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, Combi-Lifts, yard equipment, or similar material handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability to lift, move, and load materials safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first mindset.

Benefits

• Full health insurance
• Weekly pay—on time, every time
• Tool reimbursement
• Free OSHA and safety training
• Flex Time
• Responsive local team available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen required
• Background check required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

If you're looking for consistent work, competitive pay, and a company that values skilled tradespeople, we'd love to hear from you.