Signage Painter

3FM; Omaha (NE); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Paid holidays

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% 401

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Mileage reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

3FM in Omaha is seeking a skilled Signage Painter to prepare, paint, and finish fabricated signage components to high standards of appearance and durability.

The role focuses on automotive/industrial signage painting, two-component coatings, spray equipment, and strict quality control to ensure project specifications are met.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in automotive, industrial, signage, or cabinet spray-finishing.
• Strong surface prep knowledge and impact on finish quality.
• Experience with catalyzed or multi-component coatings.
• Ability to adjust equipment for atomization, coverage and finish.

Aufgaben

• Prepare components for painting including cleaning, sanding, masking.
• Mix and apply coatings per specs and project requirements.
• Spray architectural signage and components using professional equipment.
• Match colors using formulas and project standards.
• Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, finishes as required.
• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure consistent finish quality.
• Maintain spray guns and booth equipment; manage consumables.
• Coordinate with production on colors, finishes, and schedules.
• Assist with other fabrication tasks as workload requires.

Kenntnisse

Automotive painting

Industrial coatings

Color matching

Spray equipment adjustment

Quality control

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Ausbildung

Formal training in automotive refinishing/industrial coatings

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Matthews Paint

Paint booth operation

Jobbeschreibung

Signage Painter

Why 3FM?

3FM is a signage manufacturing, installation, and design company serving commercial, industrial, and construction clients across the country. Our work includes architectural and ADA signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding systems, and large-scale signage programs, with a significant focus on data center and other complex construction projects.

We are looking for a skilled Signage Painter to join our production team in Omaha. This position is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing fabricated signage components to a high standard of appearance, durability, and consistency.

The ideal candidate will have experience with automotive, industrial, or signage painting and will be comfortable working with two-component coatings, spray equipment, color matching, surface preparation, and quality-control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated signage components and other materials for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation
• Mix, reduce, catalyze, and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements
• Spray architectural signage and fabricated components using professional paint equipment and spray-booth systems
• Match colors and finishes using specified paint formulas, samples, and project standards
• Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, and specialty finishes as required
• Inspect surfaces before, during, and after painting to identify defects and ensure consistent finish quality
• Correct runs, contamination, surface defects, masking issues, and other finish problems as neededMaintain spray guns, paint equipment, booth areas, tools, and related production equipment
• Track paint, coatings, solvents, and other consumable materials and notify the team when supplies need replenishment
• Follow established procedures for handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of paints, solvents, and related chemicals
• Follow PPE requirements, ventilation procedures, and other applicable shop safety practices
• Coordinate with production, fabrication, and project teams regarding colors, finishes, schedules, and project requirements
• Assist with other fabrication and production activities as workload requires

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with automotive, industrial, signage, cabinet, or similar spray-finishing work
• Strong understanding of surface preparation and its effect on final finish quality
• Experience mixing and applying catalyzed or multi-component coating systems
• Ability to adjust spray equipment for proper atomization, coverage, and finish
• Strong color-matching and visual quality-control skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality finishes
• Ability to recognize and correct common paint defects
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the production team
• Comfortable following detailed product instructions, formulas, and project specifications
• Willingness to learn new coating systems, materials, equipment, and production methods
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. independently, with assistance for heavier or oversized items

Ideal candidates will also possess

• Previous experience in architectural signage or fabricated sign production
• Automotive refinishing or collision-repair painting experience
• Experience with Matthews Paint or other architectural-signage coating systems
• Experience using HVLP or similar professional spray equipment
• Experience with paint-booth operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of primers and coatings for aluminum, steel, acrylic, and other common sign materials
• Formal training in automotive refinishing, industrial coatings, or a related field
• Experience with custom color matching and specialty finishes

Prior signage experience is helpful but not required. Automotive or industrial painters with strong finishing skills and an interest in applying those skills to architectural signage are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable

Typical Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Typical 8-hour workday
• Overtime may occasionally be required based on project schedules