Painter

Gabriel Group; Rockport (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabriel Group is seeking a Painter to prepare, coat, and finish fabricated metal parts, ensuring high-quality surface finishes while following safety standards. You will work under the Lead with day-to-day direction in a manufacturing setting.

Key requirements include experience in industrial painting, familiarity with spray equipment and coatings, ability to read job travelers, attention to detail, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This role emphasizes quality and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting, auto body painting, or manufacturing finishing.
• Familiarity with spray equipment and paint mixing.
• Basic understanding of paint types, curing processes, and surface preparation.
• Ability to read and understand job travelers and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of powder coating, sandblasting, or specialty coatings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, grind, and prep surfaces of fabricated metal components.
• Mask and protect areas not requiring coatings.
• Mix and apply primers, paints, and industrial coatings (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, powder coating if applicable).
• Use spray guns, brushes, rollers, and other coating tools in accordance with manufacturing specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of painting equipment.
• Follow all shop safety procedures including PPE usage, ventilation protocols, and chemical handling.
• Properly store, dispose, and label paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safe operations.
• This position safeguards Colonial’s information network with user access privileges.
• Any other duties assigned

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray equipment

Reading specs

Quality control

Coatings knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lb

Job description

• Location 4599 Campbell Road,Columbus Grove, OH, 45830,United States

Description

Position Summary

The Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing fabricated metal parts, assemblies, and equipment according to specifications. This role ensures high-quality surface finishes through proper prep work, application techniques, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. In this role, the Painter will receive day-to-day direction from the Lead.

Core Values

• Authentic Ownership
• Success through Collaboration
• It’s Our Time to Shine

Mission Statement

To provide superior metal cleaning and coating solutions while serving our community and country with uncompromised customer service.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as the leader in metal cleaning and coating.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, grind, and prep surfaces of fabricated metal components.
• Mask and protect areas not requiring coatings.
• Mix and apply primers, paints, and industrial coatings (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, powder coating if applicable).
• Use spray guns, brushes, rollers, and other coating tools in accordance with manufacturing specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of painting equipment.
• Follow all shop safety procedures including PPE usage, ventilation protocols, and chemical handling.
• Properly store, dispose, and label paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safe operations.
• This position safeguards Colonial’s information network with user access privileges.
• Any other duties assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting, auto body painting, or manufacturing finishing.
• Familiarity with spray equipment and paint mixing.
• Basic understanding of paint types, curing processes, and surface preparation.
• Ability to read and understand job travelers and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of powder coating, sandblasting, or specialty coatings.
• Ability to lift-up to 50 pounds
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Demands

Activity

Not Applicable

Seldom

1%-10% of the time

Occasionally 10%-30% of the time

Frequent 30%-70% of the time

Constant (Over 70% of time)

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Climbing

x

Driving

x

Repetitive Motion

x

x

x

Twisting

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Exposure to dust fumes, chemicals & heat