TECHNICIAN - PAINT
$25,000–$27,000 year
On-siteDecatur, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and removing rust, grease, or old coatings using abrasive blasting equipment. Apply primer, paint, and protective two-part epoxy coatings to fabricated steel structures and custom material handling equipment using spray guns, rollers, or brushes. Measure and mix coatings according to manufacturer specifications, monitor booth conditions, and test wet and dry film thickness to ensure quality standards. Read work orders and paint specifications to determine materials and methods, then inspect finished surfaces and perform touch-up repairs prior to shipment. Maintain tools, record material usage, and coordinate with fabrication teams to align operations with project schedules. Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials while adhering to all safety protocols and environmental disposal requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 - 5 years of industrial painting experience
- Experience applying two-part epoxy coatings
- Ability to read and interpret paint specifications, work orders, and safety data sheets (SDS)
- Basic computer skills for recording production and material-usage data
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a heavy equipment, fabrication, or steel manufacturing environment
- Experience with spray gun application (HVLP or airless)
- Experience with abrasive blasting
- Working knowledge of surface preparation standards (e.g., SSPC, NACE)
- Experience using wet and dry film thickness gauges to verify coating specifications
- Powder coat experience
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