Industrial Coating Specialist / Painter

InProduction•Phoenix, AZ

17h•$19 - $30

About The Position

The Industrial Coating Specialist/Painter prepares, paints, refinishes, and applies protective coatings to metal structures, equipment, and components used in InProduction’s event staging, seating, scaffolding, and structural systems. The role helps maintain equipment in excellent condition by providing professional finishes that improve appearance, protect against corrosion, and extend the useful life of company assets. The successful candidate is expected to take pride in their craftsmanship, maintain professional standards, and deliver consistent, high-quality results. The position involves inspecting and preparing metal surfaces, selecting suitable coating systems, and applying industrial-grade paints, primers, and protective finishes according to manufacturer specifications. Work takes place in an industrial shop or outdoor environment and may involve exposure to industrial equipment, paints, solvents, chemicals, and varying temperatures and environmental conditions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional industrial or commercial painting experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience painting metal structures, steel components, or industrial equipment.
Knowledge of surface preparation, primers, industrial paints, and protective coatings.
Experience operating professional spray painting equipment.
Understanding of paint mixing, application techniques, drying times, and curing procedures.
Ability to identify surface imperfections and determine appropriate preparation methods.
Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and workplace safety.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, reach, and work in various positions.
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds; assistance or mechanical lifting devices are used for heavier items.
Ability to operate painting equipment and hand tools and maintain concentration and attention to detail throughout the workday.
Ability to work around industrial equipment, paints, solvents, and other chemicals, and in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Inspect metal structures and components before painting.
Remove rust, corrosion, dirt, grease, old paint, and other contaminants.
Prepare surfaces using methods such as sanding, grinding, wire brushing, scraping, and mechanical cleaning.
Apply surface treatments and primers to support proper paint adhesion.
Identify damaged or deteriorated surfaces that need additional preparation or repair.
Apply industrial-grade paints, primers, protective coatings, and finishing products to metal structures and equipment.
Use painting equipment including airless sprayers, conventional spray guns, rollers, and brushes.
Produce smooth, uniform finishes without runs, excessive overspray, or visible imperfections.
Follow manufacturer specifications for mixing ratios, application thickness, curing times, and recoat intervals.
Select coating systems based on material, intended application, and environmental conditions.
Perform touch-ups, refinishing, and corrective painting as needed.