Senior Painter (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About The Position

Top Metal Solutions is seeking highly skilled and dependable individuals to join our team as a Senior Painter. This position is designed for experienced professionals who can maintain high-quality finishing standards, support production efficiency, troubleshoot paint-related issues, and assist with process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Senior Painter, you will play a key role in industrial wet paint and powder coat operations involving structural components, fabricated assemblies, and custom production work. This role requires advanced painting knowledge, attention to detail, leadership by example, and the ability to maintain consistent quality with minimal supervision. We are looking for professionals who take pride in workmanship, understand industrial finishing standards, and contribute positively to a high-performance production team. The Senior Painter is responsible for performing advanced industrial painting operations while supporting production workflow, paint quality, troubleshooting, and department efficiency. This position requires strong experience with wet paint and powder coat systems, process setup, finish inspection, and production support activities. The ideal candidate is capable of handling complex painting tasks, performing high-quality touch-up work, supporting root cause analysis investigations, and assisting in the training and development of paint department personnel.

Requirements

5+ years of industrial painting experience preferred
Experience with wet paint and powder coat systems required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding of industrial paint processes and finish quality standards
Ability to maintain productivity and quality in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attendance and reliability
Strong work ethic and leadership mentality
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with structural steel or custom fabrication projects
Experience training or mentoring paint department personnel
Familiarity with production improvement initiatives and workflow optimization
Forklift experience is a plus
Industrial coating certifications are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Apply industrial wet paint and powder coat finishes to fabricated metal components and assemblies
Perform touch-up work on critical or high-complexity parts without damaging finished products
Prepare paint mixtures and production materials according to specifications
Perform initial setup and adjustment of curing ovens for production operations
Detect, troubleshoot, and correct paint finish defects and inconsistencies
Support root cause analysis investigations related to paint adhesion or finish quality issues
Maintain consistent finish quality and production efficiency
Assist in training and supporting Production Painters and Painter Helpers
Implement and improve hooks, racks, and hanging methods to increase production efficiency
Support process improvement initiatives within the paint department
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all paint procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
Support production schedules and overall department workflow