Production Painter - 2nd Shift

Fathom Digital Manufacturing; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fathom Manufacturing seeks an experienced Custom Industrial Painter to perform precision spray painting and achieve Class A cosmetic finishes on aerospace, military, and consumer goods parts. You will mix paints, primers, and additives, set up spray equipment, and ensure adhesion and surface quality across plastics, metals, and composites.

The role requires expertise in urethanes, epoxies, enamels, and specialty coatings, with strong attention to detail and collaboration with Finishing,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in custom automotive, industrial, aerospace, or specialty spray painting.
• Ability to produce Class A, show-quality, or high-end cosmetic finishes.
• Strong understanding of paint chemistry, mixing ratios, reducers, hardeners, primers, and curing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision spray painting to achieve consistent, high-quality Class A cosmetic finishes.
• Independently mix and prepare paints, primers, reducers, and hardeners according to specified formulations and mixing ratios.
• Apply various coating systems, including urethanes, epoxies, enamels, and specialty coatings.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain spray equipment based on coating requirements, material types, and desired finishes.
• Perform detailed masking, cleaning, priming, and surface preparation prior to painting.
• Inspect finished parts for color accuracy, coverage, consistency, and cosmetic defects.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct paint defects, including orange peel, runs, fisheyes, and adhesion issues.
• Interpret customer specifications, technical instructions, and coating requirements to determine appropriate application methods.
• Adapt painting techniques and workflows for custom prototypes, small batches, and high-volume production.
• Collaborate with Finishing, Production, and Quality teams to maintain efficient workflows and minimize rework.
• Maintain paint equipment, work areas, and compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Custom painting

HVLP spray equipment

Class A finishes

Paint chemistry

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting defects

Safety compliance

Job description

Job/Position Summary

Fathom Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Custom Industrial Painter with expertise in precision spray painting, custom coatings, and Class A cosmetic finishes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of paint formulations, mixing ratios, spray application techniques, and quality standards across various materials.

Fathom Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Custom Industrial Painter with expertise in precision spray painting, custom coatings, and Class A cosmetic finishes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of paint formulations, mixing ratios, spray application techniques, and quality standards across various materials.

This role requires a versatile painter who can independently manage custom paint applications, from one-off prototypes to high-volume production. Projects support industries including aerospace, military, and consumer goods, with parts manufactured from 3D-printed plastics, CNC-machined metals, fiberglass, and composites.

The painter will work closely with the Finishing Department to ensure proper surface preparation, coating adhesion, and consistent, high-quality results that meet customer specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform precision spray painting to achieve consistent, high-quality Class A cosmetic finishes.
• Independently mix and prepare paints, primers, reducers, and hardeners according to specified formulations and mixing ratios.
• Apply various coating systems, including urethanes, epoxies, enamels, and specialty coatings.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain spray equipment based on coating requirements, material types, and desired finishes.
• Perform detailed masking, cleaning, priming, and surface preparation prior to painting.
• Inspect finished parts for color accuracy, coverage, consistency, and cosmetic defects.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct paint defects, including orange peel, runs, fisheyes, and adhesion issues.
• Interpret customer specifications, technical instructions, and coating requirements to determine appropriate application methods.
• Adapt painting techniques and workflows for custom prototypes, small batches, and high-volume production.
• Collaborate with Finishing, Production, and Quality teams to maintain efficient workflows and minimize rework.
• Maintain paint equipment, work areas, and compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in custom automotive, industrial, aerospace, or specialty spray painting.
• Demonstrated ability to produce Class A, show-quality, or high-end cosmetic finishes.
• Strong understanding of paint chemistry, mixing ratios, reducers, hardeners, primers, and curing requirements.
• Experience applying multiple paint systems rather than working exclusively with a single coating or repetitive process.
• Proficiency with HVLP or conventional spray equipment, including setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, cleaning, masking, and paint adhesion across different substrates.
• Ability to independently evaluate finish quality, identify defects, and perform corrective work.
• Ability to read and follow technical specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to changing project requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of paint handling, PPE, ventilation, and workplace safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in custom automotive painting, restoration, aerospace, industrial coatings, or prototype finishing.
• Experience painting plastics, metals, fiberglass, and composite materials.
• Familiarity with military, aerospace, or customer-specific coating specifications.
• Experience painting 3D-printed components and CNC-machined parts.
• Experience transitioning between custom, low-volume projects and repeatable high-volume production.

2PM - 11PM (Second Shift)