Painter

Riggs Industries; Stoystown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lincoln Contracting & Equipment is seeking an experienced painter to prepare surfaces, apply primer and finish coats, and work with structural steel and plate work using industrial paint systems. The role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and adherence to environmental and regulatory guidelines.

The candidate will operate spray equipment, prep areas, and ensure efficient, quality finishes within paint booths, contributing to project timelines and safety standards across job sites.

Qualifications

• Hazardous materials handling awareness
• PPE compliance and safety procedures
• Surface preparation and coating application skills
• Familiarity with spray equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to read and follow work orders and safety data sheets

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, masking, and removing rust as required.
• Operate spray guns and apply primer or finish coats with proper viscosity and pressure.
• Move and position objects for painting in blast/paint booths.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment and booths; replace filters as needed.
• Follow EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH guidelines and wear PPE at all times.

Job description

Lincoln Contracting & Equipment is looking for a painter who will prepare the surface of an object to be painted. The candidate will be able to prep & paint structural steel and plate work using the Macropoxy paint system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other job-related duties may be assigned in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Take necessary precautions with hazardous materials and fully comply with EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH guidelines.
• Safely & efficiently transports objects into and out of blast and/or paint booths.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted by removing grease and dirt; and removing rust from metal with blaster, grinder, sandpaper, or wire brushes.
• Applies masking tape or other materials over parts and areas that are not to be coated paying special care to avoid overspray
• Selects and mixes primer and/or paint to produce desired viscosity/color.
• Pour primer and/or paint into the spray gun and connect the gun to an air hose.
• Adjusts spray gun valves and nozzle to regulate the width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto a work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with a brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Replaces screens and filters in paint booths.
• Moves items to be painted into and out of paint booths.
• Cleans paint booths & general work area paint guns, hoses, and nozzles.
• Safely perform duties; wear always required PPE.

Benefits:

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive paid time off program