Painter

Gateway Studios LLC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Studios LLC in Missouri Heights is seeking a skilled Painter to manage projects from start to finish in a paint booth environment. The role involves applying finishes to wood, steel, plastics, and other materials, using HVLP spray systems, and performing minor repairs as required.

You will work with supervision to plan, organize tasks, maintain equipment and safety standards, and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of painting experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Familiarity with shop paint spraying equipment and safety terminology.

Responsibilities

• Paint set carts, caddies, truss, and other projects.
• Perform minor finish repairs as needed.
• Apply finish material accurately (semi-gloss black or Raptor liner).
• Discuss projects and plan to meet timeframes.
• Maintain inventory and inspect finishes to ensure quality.
• Keep workspace safe and equipment well maintained.
• Attendance is required and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paint spraying equipment

Air compressors

Paint materials

Maintain paint gun

Mix paint

Shop safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Position: Painter

Summary

The Painter at Gateway Studios independently runs a project from start to finish. The painter will assist with finish treatment of set design, or other projects, as directed by the supervisor, in a paint booth setting with a respirator. This position utilizes 3M HVLP paint guns and a pressure pot system (previous experience using this equipment required). This painter applies finishes to wood, steel, plastics, and other materials as required. Some tasks may require minor repairs involving the use of Bondo, duraglass, and other paint-related repair products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Major Responsibilities:

Painting

• Paint set carts, caddies, truss, and other projects.
• Perform minor finish repairs as needed.
• Perform application of finish material error‑free. (Typically, this is a semi‑gloss black paint and/or Raptor liner.)

Project Planning and Time Management

• Discuss projects and create plans to produce quality products in the allotted timeframes.
• Maintain inventory to increase production and quality.
• Inspect work to verify finishes.

Procedural

• Ensure departmental goals of safety, quality, productivity, utilization, and delivery schedules are met.
• Keep and operate a clean and safe workspace.
• Maintain painting equipment and the paint booth.

Attendance

• Attendance is an essential requirement for this position.

Any Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisor

• To be determined by supervisor on a permanent or project basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certificates

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License – Good Driving Record.

Experience

• 3 years or more of painting experience.

Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with the operation of all shop paint spraying equipment, air compressors, and paint materials.
• Ability to break down a paint gun and properly maintain it.
• Ability to mix different types of paint.
• Understanding of basic shop safety terminology.