Industrial Painter

Vermeer • Pella, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Painter I at Vermeer, you will apply primer, pre-finish, and finish coats to machines and manufactured parts, helping transform raw iron into finished Vermeer products. You will prepare surfaces, mix and adjust coatings, operate paint-line equipment, inspect coating quality, repair defects, and complete quality records. The role supports a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement and requires following Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures. Work is performed onsite on a Vermeer campus. No travel is expected. The hourly wage range is $25.36–$28.02.

Requirements

• Entry-level painting experience; formal painting or coatings training is preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete Vermeer Paint Training Program.
• Ability to learn and perform hands-on spray application using High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) and/or electrostatic systems.
• Ability to set up and tune spray guns, including nozzle/needle, fan, flow, and atomization, and troubleshoot common defects such as runs, sags, and orange peel.
• Ability to measure and document coating quality with WFT and DFT gauges, apply visual standards, repair defects, and complete required records.
• Strong surface-preparation habits, including cleaning/degreasing, mechanical scuffing, and precise masking/plugging according to prints and SOPs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, reaching, bending, and working in confined spaces while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal painting or coatings program, such as technical school, an apprenticeship, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer and topcoat to treated metal parts, adjusting paint to meet Vermeer quality standards.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, mechanical scuffing, and masking or plugging according to prints and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operate and maintain paint-line equipment, including booths, spray guns, pumps, regulators, and high-pressure washers; perform routine preventive maintenance and safe changeovers.
• Mix and adjust coatings to specification using required ratios, viscosity checks, environmental considerations, and pot-life management.
• Measure and document coating quality using Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauges; apply visual standards, repair defects, and complete applicable quality records.
• Inspect parts during the painting process, repair paint defects, and communicate issues to cross-shift and cell partners.
• Perform physical tasks, including standing, reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting, and work in confined spaces as needed while following safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed