Industrial Painter (3rd Shift) - Oertel Metal Works

McCarthy Bush • Davenport, IA

5d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Oertel Metal Works is seeking an Industrial Painter in Davenport, Iowa. The Painter is part of the finishing team and prepares and paints fabricated metal products to meet customer specifications and the company’s quality standards. The role covers the finishing process, including surface preparation, mixing and applying coatings, touch-ups, and packaging finished parts for shipment.

Day-to-day work may include grinding, sanding, cleaning, and masking parts; mixing paints, hardeners, and thinners; applying liquid coatings with industrial spray equipment; cleaning and maintaining painting equipment; moving and staging materials; and keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe.

This is a full-time overnight position, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour depending on experience, with an additional third-shift differential paid on top of the base hourly rate.

Requirements

• Previous experience with liquid coatings.
• Experience preparing surfaces through cleaning, masking, sanding, or grinding.
• Ability to accurately mix and apply paints and coatings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to follow customer specifications, work instructions, and established processes.
• Comfort working with hand tools, pneumatic equipment, industrial spray guns, and chemical products.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to become fork truck certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated metal parts by cleaning, masking, sanding, or grinding surfaces.
• Mix paints, hardeners, and thinners.
• Apply liquid coatings using industrial spray equipment.
• Complete paint touch-ups and package finished parts for shipment.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment.
• Move and stage materials.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow customer specifications, work instructions, and established processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED