Container, Compactor & Roll-Off Container Painter - NNJ
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services (IWS) is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is dedicated to delivering high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing the safety of its employees, customers, and communities. The company serves a diverse range of industrial, medical, and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown through acquisitions, integrating many family-owned businesses into its team, and prides itself on combining the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business. This role is for an experienced industrial painter with spray gun expertise to join the container maintenance team, responsible for prepping, painting, and finishing roll-off containers, compactors, and other steel equipment using a spray booth system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial coatings, spray equipment, and shop safety practices, and must be able to wear and work with a respirator at all times while painting.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with spray gun painting in an industrial, automotive, or equipment setting.
- Familiarity with industrial coatings, primers, and finishing techniques.
- Ability to read and follow work orders, safety procedures, and equipment manuals.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a shop/booth environment.
- Ability to wear and properly use a respirator for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to cross-train and assist in other shop functions as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience painting large steel equipment such as containers, trailers, or heavy machinery.
- Knowledge of spray booth operations, airflow systems, and filter maintenance.
- Basic welding or fabrication experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform surface preparation including grinding, sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Apply primer and finish coats to containers, compactors, and roll-off equipment using spray gun application.
- Operate and maintain the spray booth and related equipment in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Mix and match paint colors and coatings to meet job specifications.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and maintenance of the spray booth, filters, and paint equipment.
- Follow proper waste disposal and environmental procedures for paint, solvents, and chemicals.
- Inspect finished work to ensure coatings meet company quality standards for appearance and durability.
- Assist with shop organization, inventory of painting supplies, and reporting of material usage.
- Follow all company safety policies, including PPE use, ventilation requirements, and fire hazard precautions.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
