Precision Wet-Spray Coatings Technician — 1st Shift

Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T); Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T) in Richmond, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare steel parts, apply primers and wet coats to customer specifications, and operate spray guns and related equipment.

You will inspect finishes, monitor paint flow, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting productivity and quality targets. First and second shifts available; benefit package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting experience (required) with liquid/wet application.
• Hands-on knowledge of paint equipment mechanics and basic repair.
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality.
• Ability to perform all essential duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel parts for coating through cleaning, masking, and staging on fixtures.
• Apply primer and paint using professional wet-spray techniques to customer specifications.
• Review and interpret written and verbal instructions, specifications, color codes, and mixing charts.
• Operate spray guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems safely and effectively.
• Monitor equipment readings and observe operation to identify and correct defects.
• Evaluate paint flow and finish quality via consistent visual inspections.
• Meet productivity, quality, and on-time performance targets for each order.
• Follow all safety standards to maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Load and unload parts to and from fixtures as needed to support throughput.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on all finishing equipment.
• Use, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, and related waste properly.

Skills

Industrial painting

Paint equipment knowledge

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Hoppers

Booth systems

Job description

Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T) in Richmond, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to prepare steel parts, apply primers and wet coats to customer specifications, and operate spray guns and related equipment.

You will inspect finishes, monitor paint flow, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting productivity and quality targets. First and second shifts available; benefit package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching.