Painter - Aerospace / Industrial Coatings

Onyx Specialty Processing•Decatur, TX

3d•$31 - $36

About The Position

ONYX Specialty Processing is seeking a Painter to support our aerospace and industrial coating operations. This role is well suited for an experienced automotive or industrial painter who wants to apply their skills in a higher-precision, quality-driven environment. We are a small, growing company. That means we value team players who take ownership, help where needed, and communicate well across departments. Technical skill matters — but attitude, work ethic, and how you work with others matter just as much . U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person status is required. No sponsorship available. Our Team Values We look for people who are Humble, Hungry, and Smart : Humble – Open to feedback, willing to learn, and focused on doing the job right rather than being “the expert” Hungry – Self-motivated, dependable, and takes pride in steady, high-quality work Smart (People-Smart) – Communicates clearly, works well with others, and understands how their work affects the team and the customer If you’ve worked in a shop where everyone pitches in and takes responsibility, you’ll fit in well here.

Requirements

2+ years of professional painting experience , including: Automotive painting (body shop, production, or custom), or Industrial / manufacturing coatings
Strong understanding of: Spray gun setup and adjustment Coating mixing and application techniques Surface prep and masking
Ability to follow written procedures and specifications
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Willingness to help outside your primary role when needed
Must be able to safely lift and handle parts and materials up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial shop environment, including standing for extended periods and working in and around paint booths.
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person status is required. No sponsorship available.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense coating experience
Familiarity with DFT measurement or inspection tools
Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
Experience with epoxy, polyurethane, or dry film lubricant coatings
Automotive painters who are motivated to learn aerospace requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Apply liquid coatings including primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings using HVLP and conventional spray equipment
Perform surface preparation including cleaning, masking, sanding, and inspection
Mix coatings per manufacturer instructions and internal work procedures
Spray test panels and verify setup prior to production
Monitor and control film thickness, coverage, and finish quality
Operate in controlled and non-controlled paint booth environments
Follow written work instructions, quality plans, and safety requirements
Accurately document work performed
Maintain clean, organized spray areas and equipment
Assist other departments as needed to support overall operations