Industrial Painter/ Days
About The Position
Haakon Industries is hiring a Painter to prepare and finish custom commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. The role involves preparing surfaces, masking, caulking, spray painting, and inspecting finished products to ensure a high-quality appearance. Each unit is different, so attention to detail and pride in workmanship are essential. This is hands-on production work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, consistency, and safety matter. The position is safety-sensitive, and safe work practices and attention to detail are required at all times. The position is based in Cheney, Washington, and works Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, providing a four-day work week. Starting pay is $21.44–$28.00 per hour based on experience, with structured wage increases at 90 days, six months, and one year, followed by annual reviews. The work involves being on your feet most of the shift, regular lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and repetitive movement. The manufacturing environment has varying temperatures, production noise, paint fumes, and industrial equipment. Use of required personal protective equipment, including respirators, eye and hearing protection, and gloves, is required. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening is required.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
- Ability to follow prints, work instructions, and standard procedures.
- Comfort working with paints, coatings, and industrial equipment.
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to learn new processes and adapt to changing production needs.
- Team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work safely in a production environment.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing most of the shift, lifting, and frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and repetitive movement.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, painting, construction, automotive, or industrial finishing.
- Experience with spray painting equipment.
- Experience preparing surfaces for paint.
- Experience reading prints or work instructions.
- Experience using hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding, masking, and caulking.
- Spray paint bases, doors, panels, small components, and completed assemblies.
- Read prints and follow production instructions.
- Inspect parts before and after painting to ensure quality standards are met.
- Operate paint pumps, spray guns, pressure pots, and related equipment.
- Assist with spray foam operations as trained.
- Maintain paint equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Work with the team to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Benefits
- Four-day work week with three-day weekends.
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities to learn multiple departments and grow skills.
- Stable, long-term work with consistent hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
