What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Painter position at IES Residential, Inc.?
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Job Overview
The Industrial Painter prepares, coats, and finishes metal components and assemblies per drawings, work instructions, and coating specifications. This role is accountable for safety, consistent finish quality, efficient throughput, and effective collaboration with the fabrication and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform surface preparation (e.g., grinding, sanding, masking, chemical cleaning, caulking) to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
- Mix and identify paints/coatings according to product data and shop requirements; maintain batch and usage accuracy.
- Apply coatings using approved spray techniques to achieve required dry film thickness (DFT), appearance, and durability; maintain clean edges and proper masking.
- Inspect in-process and finished work for defects (e.g., sags, runs, pinholes) and correct as needed to meet internal quality standards.
- Set up, adjust, and operate painting equipment safely; work from ladders and platforms as required for access.
- Comply with all company and customer safety policies, including required PPE, respirator use, and housekeeping in paint areas.
- Support production schedules by completing assigned work on time and coordinating with supervisors and adjacent departments.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2 - 4 years industrial painting; heavy manufacturing preferred.
- Technical: Ability to mix/identify paints; strong quality orientation and attention to detail.
- Availability: Willingness to work overtime and off-hours when needed.
- Safety/Medical: Must pass respirator fit test and pulmonary evaluation; consistent use of PPE.
- Background: Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with industrial spray systems (e.g., HVLP, electrostatic, pressure-pot) and routine gun/booth maintenance.
- Ability to read drawings/work instructions and coating product data sheets; understanding of DFT targets and cure parameters.
- Experience in structural/heavy fabrication or enclosure manufacturing environments.
- Basic troubleshooting of coating defects and ability to adjust prep/spray parameters.
Salary : $39,112 - $52,961