Painter/Powder Coat Technician

Van-Am Tool & Engineering; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is hiring a Painter/Powder Coat Technician to deliver high-quality finishes in a full-time role with a consistent 4-day work week. The successful candidate will prepare surfaces, apply paint, and maintain equipment in a safe, organized environment, while also adhering to strict quality control measures and regulations. Ideal for those with relevant experience and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in wet painting and surface prep.
• Comfortable with safety equipment and passing respiratory evaluations.
• Physically able to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surface preparation and paint application using spray systems.
• Maintain and operate painting equipment while adhering to safety standards.
• Document inspections and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Surface preparation

Paint application

Chemical management

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blasting equipment

Mixing equipment for epoxies and polyurethanes

Hand and power tools

Job description

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter/Powder Coat Technician to join our production team in delivering high-quality finishes to steel platforms, products, and equipment. This full-time position offers a consistent 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM-giving you long weekends every week.

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for surface preparation, paint application using conventional spray systems, and equipment maintenance while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. You will paint raw steel parts, operate blasting and painting equipment, document inspections, and help maintain a clean, organized work area. You'll also move materials with overhead cranes or forklifts and occasionally assist with general labor tasks. Success in this position requires the ability to apply paints to spec using thickness gauges and identify and repair any coating defects.

We're looking for candidates with at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of experience in wet painting and surface prep. You should be comfortable using blasting equipment, mixing two-part epoxies and polyurethanes, and working with hand and power tools. You must also pass respiratory evaluations, fit tests, and pulmonary function testing to meet PPE requirements.

Preferred candidates will bring 3–5 years of paint application experience, chemical management skills, and the ability to read blueprints and operate forklifts.

This position involves physically demanding work, including standing for 8–10 hours, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in environments with noise, solvents, and required PPE. If you take pride in your work, value safety, and want to be part of a respected team with a dependable 4-day schedule, apply today and build your future with Van-Am Tool & Engineering.

As part of the hiring process at Van-Am Tool & Engineering, all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment drug test. Testing occurs after the job offer, and the results are confidential. A positive result may affect the offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable laws: Federal, State and DOT regulations (if applicable).