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Industrial Painter / Automotive-Style Finish Painter
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Steel Traditions
Vista, CA (In Person)
$60,320 Salary, Full-Time
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Industrial Painter / Automotive-Style Finish Painter Steel Traditions Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $26 - $32 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Military High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Manufacturing Sanding Full Job Description Steel Traditions designs, fabricates, and installs high-end architectural steel windows and doors for luxury residences, hotels, and commercial projects. Our products require a premium, durable, detailed finish — closer to automotive or aerospace-level expectations than basic industrial painting. We are looking for an experienced Industrial Painter with strong surface prep, masking, spraying, mixing, and touch-up skills. Candidates with automotive paint/body shop experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as that background is often the closest match for the quality and detail level we need. About the Role The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing and finishing steel window and door components using high-quality primer, epoxy, and 2-part coating systems. This is a hands-on production role that requires precision, consistency, and pride in the finished product. This is not a basic brush-and-roll painting position. We need someone who understands prep, masking, coating consistency, spray technique, finish quality, and the small details that separate an average finish from a premium finish. Responsibilities Analyze prepared steel frames, doors, and components for painting Mask, strip, sand, clean, and prepare surfaces before coating if required Mix primers, paints, epoxies, and 2-part coatings to proper spraying consistency Spray coatings evenly and consistently on production parts Perform detail touch-ups and finish corrections Identify surface defects before and after painting Work with production and QC teams to maintain quality standards Help keep the paint area clean, organized, and production-ready Follow safety procedures for coatings, solvents, PPE, and equipment Maintain a high level of attention to detail with minimal rework Ideal Background Automotive painting, body shop, aerospace, military, manufacturing, or industrial coating experience Experience spraying 2-part coatings, epoxy primers, urethane, or similar finish systems Strong masking and surface preparation skills Ability to spot imperfections, contamination, sanding issues, and finish defects Comfortable working on high-end products where finish quality matters Able to work independently while coordinating with the production team Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Follow SDS sheets with temperature, cure time, and mixture ratios accurately and reliably. Requirements Minimum 5 years of painting, surface prep, or coating experience preferred High school diploma or GED preferred Must be able to reliably commute to Vista, CA 92081 Must be able to perform physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working overhead Must be comfortable working in a production/shop environment Must take pride in clean, consistent, high-quality work Schedule Full-time Monday to Friday In-person position only Benefits 401(k) Opportunity to grow with a stable, family-owned company Work on custom architectural products for high-end residential and hospitality projects Compensation Pay is based on experience and ability. Looking for someone who can produce consistent, high-quality finish work with limited supervision.