Spray Painter

Job Description

SJS Industrial, a veteran-owned media blasting, industrial painting, powder coating, and light fabrication shop in Virginia Beach, VA, serving military and maritime customers, is seeking a full-time professional Booth experienced painter to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional weekend or evening shifts based on production needs.

The ideal candidate for this position should have four or more years of recent technical experience in industrial or marine coatings and some experience teaching, mentoring, directing, or supervising the activity of junior powder coaters.

Responsibilities

• Apply wet coatings in accordance with customer work orders and technical drawings.
• Operate equipment following Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) instructions for safety and correct use.
• Inspect and maintain all related tools and equipment for safety and functionality.
• Coat objects evenly, consistently, and at the correct mil thickness.
• Perform regular inspections for quality and to prevent defects before passing items to other departments.
• Provide junior staff with instruction on how to safely spray paint and operate small hand tools and power tools.
• Monitor paint stocks, levels, and storage to eliminate waste and report emergent problems or issues.
• Perform routine shift closeout activities like cleanup, tool return, and general housekeeping.
• Other production-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Possess four or more years of recent career experience wet spray painting in an industrial or maritime/marine environment.
• Understand the basic physical properties and mechanics of spray painting for metals.
• Be willing to wear Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) like a respirator at all times when working.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to see and hear clearly, stand, walk, bend over, crouch, and lift and carry objects that are up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Physically capable of spending the majority of every work shift standing, moving, or walking.
• Ability to qualify for forklift certification is a plus.
• Successfully pass a drug test and background check.