Industrial Painter

The IGS Group has sales and manufacturing operations in the US (GENERON IGS, and China (SMC-IGS) and Sales-only offices in Germany, and Norway. The IGS Group specializes in technologies that separate atmospheric gases from compressed air systems, and Process Gas separations (Biogas, H2, He, etc.).

- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and sandblasting removing rust, oil, and other contaminants.

- Mix and apply industrial paints, primers, and coatings according to specifications.

- Operate spray guns and other painting equipment safely and efficiently.

- Verify paint coating thickness using a calibrated mil thickness gauge to ensure compliance with applicable military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and customer requirements, thickness, color, and overall quality.

- Follow work orders, drawings, and customer specifications.

- Maintain painting equipment, tools, and the paint booth in clean working condition.

- Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of hazardous materials.

- Maintain accurate records of paint usage and completed work as required.

- Meet production schedules and quality standards.

- Identify and report defects, equipment issues, or material shortages to the supervisor.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area.

- Follow company policies and environmental regulations for paint storage, disposal, and emissions.

Qualifications

Required:

- Minimum of 3 years of industrial painting experience .

- Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and industrial coating application.

- Experience operating spray guns and industrial painting equipment.

- Ability to read and follow work orders, drawings, and coating specifications.

- Ability to use a mil thickness gauge to verify coating thickness in accordance with applicable MIL-SPEC and customer requirements.

- Knowledge of paint inspection, quality standards, and defect identification.

- Proper handling and storage of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.

- Ability to follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as required.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

- Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.

Preferred:

- Experience applying military-specification (MIL-SPEC) coatings and verifying coating thickness to meet customer requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- 401(k) plan with 6% company match.

- Paid vacations and holidays