Protective Coatings Spray Specialist

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, CT is seeking a Protective Coatings Spray Specialist to prep surfaces, mix and match finishes, and apply coatings that endure demanding industrial environments, while prioritizing quality, safety, and deadlines.

You’ll read blueprints and specs, set up spray equipment, paint and finish with consistency, review work for quality, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and coordinate with teammates to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial painting or related finishing role.
• Knowledge of coating materials, application techniques, and safety standards.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, and prime industrial surfaces to prep for finishing.
• Mix and color-match paints to required specifications.
• Use spray equipment to apply paint, varnish, and other coatings.
• Review finished work for quality and uniformity; make adjustments as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe; follow all safety procedures.
• Coordinate with teammates to meet project timelines and specifications.
• Conduct routine upkeep on sprayers and related tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Industrial painting

Safety standards

Team player

Detail oriented

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coatings training (plus)

Tools

Paint Sprayer

Job description

• Do you notice the tiny imperfections that others miss—and know exactly how to fix them?
• Are you confident setting up spray equipment and delivering consistent, high-quality finishes?
• Can you read blueprints and specs, then translate them into flawless results?
• Do you thrive on safety, organization, and teamwork?

Is this you?

• Do you notice the tiny imperfections that others miss—and know exactly how to fix them?
• Are you confident setting up spray equipment and delivering consistent, high-quality finishes?
• Can you read blueprints and specs, then translate them into flawless results?
• Do you thrive on safety, organization, and teamwork?

Role snapshot — Danbury, CT

As a Protective Coatings Spray Specialist, you’ll prepare surfaces, mix and match finishes, and apply coatings that stand up to demanding industrial environments—while keeping quality, safety, and deadlines front and center.

Key responsibilities

• Clean, sand, and prime industrial surfaces to prep for finishing.
• Mix and color-match paints to required specifications.
• Use spray equipment to apply paint, varnish, and other coatings.
• Review finished work for quality and uniformity; make adjustments as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe; follow all safety procedures.
• Coordinate with teammates to meet project timelines and specifications.
• Conduct routine upkeep on sprayers and related tools.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coatings training is a plus.
• Proven experience in industrial painting or a related finishing role.
• Knowledge of coating materials, application techniques, and safety standards.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy materials.

Certification

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)

Machines & technology

• Paint Sprayer