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Powder Coat Painter

Lapeyre Stair
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Lapeyre Stair is seeking a Powder Coat Painter. Applicant must have experience in applying industrial coatings and must have skills in preparing metal for liquid paint coating and the polishing stainless steel and aluminum. Individual must be able to prepare and maintain paint systems and spray booths.

Lapeyre Stair constructs precision built metal stair systems using a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing system. The Lapeyre Stair product line includes Alternating Tread stairs, Steel Egress stairs (welded and bolted) as well as crossover systems, exit and intermediate platforms, and safety gates. Lapeyre Stair is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all OSHA policies and procedures during the course of your work
  • Ensuring that:
    • Material, equipment other specifications are understood and followed.
    • Metal surface preparation procedures for painting are followed.
    • Stainless steel and aluminum polishing procedures are followed.
    • Industrial coatings are properly prepared and applied.
  • Proper start up, use, and shut procedures of painting equipment.
  • Assists with selecting coating systems and equipment.
  • Ability to apply correct paint millage to metal surfaces.
  • Ensure that materials are properly stocked, stored, and disposed of.
  • Follow the Department’s attendance policy
  • Follow all safety procedures and policies.
  • Perform housekeeping duties as required.
  • Work overtime and on weekends as required
  • Exhibit teamwork and self-management practices.
Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D required.
  • Experience operating powder coat painting systems.
  • Experienced in using grinding, sanding, and finishing tools.
  • Ability to be self-managed and team oriented.
  • Direct, instruct, and teach skills to others
  • Ensure that quality is maintained
  • Dependable person able to work a full time schedule as required.
  • Works safely and understands the proper use of safety equipment when painting.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job description for this position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Forklift experience
  • Overhead crane experience
  • Experience painting steel

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