Painter

New York Blower; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New York Blower Company in Philadelphia, MS is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment on site. The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and adherence to company standards for paint quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying powder coatings and epoxy finishes, inspecting outcomes, and ensuring safe, cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes.
• Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively.
• Must be efficient with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated area.
• Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including PPE.
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment.
• Be positive and willing to learn in a changing environment to reach a common goal.
• Work to continuously improve process times while maintaining quality.
• OSHA safety training and hazardous materials handling certifications.
• Overhead crane rigging experience would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects in our powder and wet painting role.
• Review production orders for sequence and quantity prior to beginning prep work.
• Prepare for painting according to specifications: sanding, grinding, masking.
• Load/unload hanging line based on production sequencing.
• Complete all paint preparation processes.
• Apply powder coating, primers, epoxy paints, and finish coats.
• Inspect paint finishes for quality standards.
• Contribute to maintaining cost per paint labor hour.

Skills

Paint prep

Spray equipment maintenance

Quality inspection

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Cost awareness

Job description

Description

We are hiring a highly experienced and results-driven Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment at our Philadelphia, MS location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in painting industrial equipment, proven leadership and team development skills, with a continuous improvement mindset. This role is critical in driving industrial paint excellence, efficiency, and quality while aligning with New York Blower's standards and expectations.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects in our powder and wet painting role


• Review of production orders for sequence and quantity prior to beginning prep work.


• Duties include preparation for painting according to manufacturing specifications, including sanding, grinding and masking,


• Properly load and unload a hanging line based on production sequencing and staging components based on production needs


• Complete all paint preparation processes


• Apply powder coating, primers, epoxy paints, and finish coats


• Inspect paint finishes to ensure adherence to quality standards


• Contribute to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labor hour


• Maintaining equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment


• Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes


• Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively


• Must be efficient with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment


• Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification.


• Maintain housekeeping in designated area


• Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment


• Be Positive and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal


• Works to continuously improve process times while maintaining desired levels of quality


• OSHA safety training and hazardous materials handling certifications


• Overhead crane rigging experience would be ideal

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401k company match


• Profit sharing program


• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development