Job Function:
Industrial Painter & Finisher – Liquid Spray & Wet Coatings
Up to $27.00/Hour Profit Sharing • Duluth, MN Area • All Shifts Available
- COMPENSATION: Up to $27.00/Hour Starting Rate (commensurate with liquid spray/finishing depth) $2.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift Corporate Profit Sharing Comprehensive Benefits
- WORK SCHEDULE: Total Shift Autonomy | 1st Shift (Flexible start windows: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM) or 3rd Shift options available
- EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year of Auto Body Schooling OR equivalent hands-on Industrial/Automotive liquid spray painting experience required
- COATING TECHNICALITY: Direct proficiency with paint mixing ratios, mil-thickness verification, flash times, and chemical curing for industrial-grade wet paints
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, modern, climate-controlled facility with state-of-the-art ventilation, spray booths, and overhead crane infrastructure
- REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder; ability to pass respirator fit-testing/medical clearance and reside within a daily commute of Duluth, MN / Superior, WI
If you are a skilled painter or auto body technician looking to step away from unpredictable flat-rate insurance hassles and chaotic body shop environments, this career-track seat offers unmatched stability. The employer is a globally recognized, privately held manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy machinery and advanced industrial tools. Built on a strong culture of safety, stability, and internal promotion, this organization rejects corporate politics and treats its finishing team as vital craftsman assets.
Operating in a pristine, climate-controlled facility equipped with state-of-the-art spray booths and ventilation, you will enjoy steady, year-round hours and true technical autonomy. Your surface preparation and precision liquid spray skills will translate directly into the durability and aesthetic appeal of massive industrial equipment.
What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
- Surface Preparation: Perform thorough surface prep, including professional sanding, masking, and chemical cleaning on large-scale steel weldments and industrial components.
- Chemical & Paint Mixing: Mix industrial-grade coatings, primers, and catalysts to exact chemical ratios, controlling flash times, finish hardness, and corrosion resistance.
- Precision Spray Application: Operate advanced spray guns, pressure pots, and touch-up equipment to apply flawless protective and aesthetic finishes on heavy machinery.
- Final Detailing & Branding: Execute final product detailing, including the precise alignment and application of custom vinyl cut graphics and branding decals.
- Rigging & Material Handling: Safely operate overhead bridge cranes and rigging gear to transport, flip, and position massive steel structures through prep and paint bays.
- Maintain Booth Infrastructure: Manage paint kitchen inventory and perform routine preventative maintenance on booth filtration systems, fluid lines, and spray guns.
- Shop Collaboration: Work alongside fabrication and assembly teams to meet production timelines while strictly adhering to 5S cleanliness and safety protocols.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
- 1 year of liquid spray experience utilizing automotive wet paints, high-durability industrial coatings, or completion of a formal Auto Body / Collision Repair program.
- Coating Technicality: Understanding of paint viscosity, mixing ratios, mil-thickness testing, flash times, and surface prep methods to prevent runs, sags, or orange peel.
- Material Handling & Safety: Ability or willingness to learn overhead bridge crane operation; ability to pass standard medical clearance and respirator fit-testing.
- Quality & Detail Focus: A sharp eye for finishing aesthetics and commitment to flawless surface preparation on high-value equipment.
- Employment Reliability: A dependable, steady work history demonstrating long-term tenure and multi-year commitment with prior employers.
- Local Proximity: Residing within a comfortable daily commuting radius of the Greater Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area.
Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.
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