Part Time Painter - Custom Fabrication Shop

Axis Design & Fabrication; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Axis Design & Fabrication in Valley, Nebraska is seeking a part-time Painter for our custom metal fabrication shop. You will paint metal components and finishes using epoxy-based and DTM coatings with spray equipment to achieve a high-quality, professional look.

The right candidate has hands-on metal painting experience, works independently, and can cover nights and weekends. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience; benefits are not included with this part-time role.

Qualifications

• Professional painting experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with epoxy-based paints.
• Experience with DTM (Direct-to-Metal) paints.
• Experience using spray application equipment.
• Experience with metal surface preparation and applying industrial coatings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated metal surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, masking).
• Apply epoxy-based paints and DTM coatings.
• Use spray equipment to apply primers, coatings, and finishes.
• Paint a variety of metal components and finished products.
• Inspect coverage, adhesion, and finish quality.
• Identify and correct imperfections such as runs or overspray.
• Perform touch-ups and rework as needed.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe painting area.
• Follow product specifications and shop standards.
• Work independently while meeting production schedules.

Skills

Painting

Detail orientation

Independent worker

Safety-conscious

Time management

Tools

Epoxy-based paints

DTM paints

Spray equipment

Metal surface prep

Industrial coatings

Job description

Part-Time Painter – Custom Metal Fabrication Shop

Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Nights & Weekends
Pay: $25–$30/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Not included with this part-time position

Looking for Extra Hours?

We are looking for an experienced Painter to join our custom metal fabrication shop on a part-time basis. This position is a great opportunity for an experienced painter who already works full-time—such as at an automotive body shop, industrial painting operation, or similar business and is looking to pick up additional hours

The right candidate will have hands-on experience painting metal and be comfortable working independently to produce a high-quality, professional finish on custom-fabricated metalwork.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare fabricated metal surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and surface preparation
• Apply epoxy-based paints and DTM (Direct-to-Metal) paints
• Apply primers, coatings, and finishes using spray equipment
• Paint a variety of custom metal components and finished products
• Inspect work for proper coverage, consistency, adhesion, and overall finish quality
• Identify and correct imperfections, runs, sags, overspray, and other finish defects
• Perform touch-ups and rework as necessary
• Properly clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, and painting equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe painting area
• Follow product specifications, mixing ratios, application requirements, and shop quality standards
• Work independently while maintaining production schedules and quality expectations

Required Experience

Previous professional painting experience is required.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with:

• Epoxy-based paints
• DTM (Direct-to-Metal) paints
• Spray application equipment
• Metal surface preparation
• Mixing and applying industrial coatings

Experience in an automotive body shop, industrial painting operation, architectural metal, custom fabrication, or similar environment is strongly preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to consistently produce a clean, professional finish
• Ability to recognize surface and finish imperfections
• Ability to follow coating manufacturer's specifications and application procedures
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Dependable and punctual
• Organized and able to manage time effectively
• Safety-conscious when working with paints, solvents, and other chemicals
• Able to work nights and weekends on a consistent basis
• Comfortable working in a hands-on metal fabrication shop environment

The Right Person

We’re looking for someone who knows how to paint metal and can hit the ground running.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has a full-time painting position and wants to pick up additional hours in the evenings and/or on weekends. If you currently work in an automotive body shop, industrial paint shop, or similar environment and have experience with epoxy and DTM coatings, this could be a great fit.

Our work is custom and often one-of-a-kind, so the quality of the finish matters. We need someone who takes pride in their work and can produce a professional finish without requiring extensive supervision.

Pay: $25–$30/hour depending on experience.