Lead Industrial Painter

Met-Con, Inc. • Cocoa, FL

5d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

MET-CON is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Lead Industrial Painter. The role primarily involves preparing and painting structural steel and assisting with loading and unloading steel from trucks as needed. The successful candidate produces quality paint work, operates equipment safely, and follows all safety protocols. The position also includes quality checks, coordinating the loading of painted items, training new painters, and overseeing paint documentation and daily logs.

The role is based in an industrial fabrication shop and requires working in hot and cold environments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed and flexibility to work Saturdays or other schedules when required. Pay is $26–$30 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Painter/Loader or in a similar role.
• Experience painting structural steel and applying paint with paint sprayers.
• Experience preparing surfaces through grinding, wire brushing, solvent cleaning, and masking.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Rigging experience, including selecting and inspecting slings, chains, and shackles.
• Ability to read basic shop drawings, piece marks, and paint specifications.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow MET-CON safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, clients, and supervisors.
• Ability to stay organized and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work schedules as needed, including overtime and Saturdays.
• Ability to tolerate hot and cold working environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand on feet for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to lift and maneuver materials and tools as required, with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.
• Comfort working in an industrial fabrication shop environment.
• Ability to safely use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel for painting by cleaning, grinding, and masking as required.
• Mix and thin paint according to manufacturer instructions and job specifications.
• Paint structural steel using spray equipment, brushes, and rollers.
• Check paint coverage and touch up missed or damaged areas.
• Clean and maintain paint sprayers, hoses, and related equipment.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move steel into and out of the paint area.
• Operate a forklift as needed to move and stage materials.
• Perform rigging work to move materials as required.
• Load and unload steel from trucks and secure loads as directed.
• Verify piece marks and quantities against shipping lists when loading.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies, including wearing a respirator when painting.
• Keep the paint area and yard clean and organized, including removing trash and scrap.
• Perform additional painting and loading duties and work overtime as required.
• Conduct quality checks on parts painted within the assigned department.
• Manage the loading of painted items.
• Train and instruct new painters.
• Complete required daily logs and oversee paint documentation.

What This Job Offers

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