Painter

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Holiday Pay (6 observed holidays)

Vacation Pay

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Painter for a full-time position. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings with paint guns, and perform finishing work according to drawings and work orders. Strong attention to detail and reliable work ethic are essential.

The role offers $17-$24 per hour, with benefits available through Express. Prior paint shop or industrial painting experience is preferred, including aerospace painting as a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of paint shop or industrial painting experience required.
• Experience using paint guns required.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to take instruction, listen, and learn quickly.
• Reliable work ethic and positive attitude.
• Auto painting experience is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace painting and MIL-Spec standards is a strong plus.
• Ability to read drawings is preferred, but not required.
• Comfortable working with hand tools and performing detailed prep work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and deburring parts.
• Operate paint guns and apply coatings evenly and accurately.
• Perform small touch-ups and finishing work as needed.
• Use masking knives and other hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect finished products for quality, consistency, and defects.
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, and supervisor guidance.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Assist with reading basic drawings and work orders when needed.
• Support production goals and complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Paint shop experience

Paint guns

Attention to detail

Learn quickly

Reliable work ethic

Auto painting

MIL-Spec standards

Read drawings

Hand tools prep work

Job description

Painter
Posted: April 27th, 2026
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
Pay Rate: $17-$24.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and deburring parts
• Operate paint guns and apply coatings evenly and accurately
• Perform small touch-ups and finishing work as needed
• Use masking knives and other hand tools safely and effectively
• Inspect finished products for quality, consistency, and defects
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, and supervisor guidance
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in the work area
• Assist with reading basic drawings and work orders when needed

Support production goals and complete tasks efficiently

Requirements

• 1–2 years of paint shop or industrial painting experience required
• Experience using paint guns required
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to take instruction, listen, and learn quickly
• Reliable work ethic and positive attitude
• Auto painting experience is a plus
• Experience in aerospace painting and MIL-Spec standards is a strong plus
• Ability to read drawings is preferred, but not required
• Comfortable working with hand tools and performing detailed prep work

Schedule & Pay

• $17-$24 per hour
• Full-time opportunity

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express, we help people find jobs that fit their skills and career goals — and job seekers never pay a fee. We place associates in Administrative, Commercial, and Professional roles.

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 observed holidays)
• Vacation Pay
• Referral Bonuses

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www.expresspros.com/stpetersburgfl