Painter

Chart, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental pay

401k match

Job summary

Chart, Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced industrial painter to prep, coat, and finish components in our manufacturing environment. You will operate a paint booth, apply two-part epoxy and polyurethane coatings, and ensure thickness and cure quality.

Join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. Prior HVLP spray system experience and the ability to lift and work overtime on Saturdays are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience applying two-part epoxy and polyurethane coatings.
• Familiarity with HVLP spray systems strongly preferred.
• Previous industrial painting in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units for coating by surface prep, cleaning, masking, and final inspection.
• Perform painting operations within a paint booth using HVLP spray systems.
• Apply epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat per specifications.
• Mix two-part coatings, ensuring proper ratios and techniques.
• Monitor coating thickness, finish quality, and cure requirements.
• Perform touch-ups and rework to ensure defect-free products.
• Maintain paint booth equipment, spray systems, and work area.
• Adhere to work instructions and quality procedures.
• Observe safety procedures and use PPE when handling coatings.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety awareness

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVLP spray systems

Amercoat 450H coatings

Paint booth equipment

Job description

Requisition ID39789-Posted -203801 (PERIOD SHOP EXP-R&R-NEVADA)-United States-NV-McCarran

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment—that’s how our “Cooler By Design®” tagline was born. But it’s not just our technology that’s cool. It’s our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together, too. Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That’s where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

• Launching rockets into space
• Delivering Nexus of Clean™ solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials
• Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage
• Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

Want to see our impact in action? ExploreChart City: https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/ . We’re looking for bright, driven talent excited to build a career in an evolving, high‑growth industry. Along with competitive compensation and meaningful work, Chart offers development programs designed to grow future leaders. That could be you. If you’re passionate about design engineering and think a career at Chart sounds pretty cool, let’s talk.

What Will You Do?

• Prepare units for coating by performing surface prep, including cleaning, masking, and final inspection prior to paint application
• Perform painting operations within a paint booth using an HVLP pressure pot system
• Apply epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat in accordance with specifications and work instructions
• Mix and handle two-part coatings, primarily Amercoat 450H, ensuring proper ratios and application techniques
• Monitor coating thickness, finish quality, and cure requirements to meet quality standards
• Perform touch-ups and rework as needed to ensure a finished, defect-free product
• Maintain paint booth equipment, spray systems, and work area to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Adhere to printed work instruction manuals and all quality procedures
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies, including proper use of PPE when handling coatings and solvents
• Participate in department safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and occasional crawling
• Frequent heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and material handling
• Ability to work in a paint booth environment with proper protective equipment
• The ability to work overtime and some Saturdays as needed

Your Education Should Be…

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Your Professional Experience Should Be…

• Previous industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience applying two-part epoxy and polyurethane coatings
• Familiarity with HVLP pressure pot spray systems strongly preferred
• Previous experience in a shop, manufacturing, or fabrication environment

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of parental pay
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match