Job Description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Spray Painter to join our railcar manufacturing team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in applying high-performance industrial coatings, including plural component epoxy systems, to railcars and components. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your painting expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production teams to ensure coatings meet quality, durability, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare railcar surfaces for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, or blasting as required. Mix, prepare, and apply coatings, including plural component epoxies, and other industrial finishes. Operate various spray systems, such as:
- Airless or pneumatic sprayer (air pressure)
- HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure)
- LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure)

Ensure coatings are applied to correct film thickness, coverage, and finish specifications. Maintain spray equipment, hoses, and guns in proper working condition. Follow all company safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment. Work with different coating types, including:
- Single component paints (latex, water-based)
- Plural components (epoxies)
-Industrial primers, and specialty coatings.

Inspect finished work for quality and make corrections as required. Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production and quality goals.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience as an industrial spray painter, preferably in heavy manufacturing (rail, automotive, aerospace, or marine). Hands-on experience with plural component epoxy systems strongly preferred. Knowledge of spray equipment operation (airless, pneumatic, HVLP, LVLP). Ability to properly mix and apply industrial paints and coatings. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet quality standards. Ability to read and follow technical specifications and safety procedures. Physically capable of standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and working in confined spaces for extended periods. Willingness to wear all required PPE, including a respirator. Team-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work a 3-shift rotation, including 12-hour, 10-hour and 8-hour shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$28.87 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: In person