Industrial Painter l

Location:

Alachua, FL Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm

Job Type:

Full-Time, On-Site Bring Precision, Pride, and Craftsmanship to World‑Class Mining Equipment At Sandvik, we don't just build drill rigs—we build equipment that operates in some of the most demanding environments in the world. The finish on our rigs matters. It reflects our quality, our brand, and our commitment to excellence. What You Will Do As an Industrial Painter, you will be responsible for preparing, painting, and detailing rotary drilling rigs and components to meet Sandvik's high quality and appearance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare rig frames, structures, and components for paint through sanding, cleaning, masking, and surface conditioning Apply primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings using spray equipment (including air-assisted or similar systems) Apply marketing and basic decals to machines Mix paints and coatings to specification, ensuring correct color, viscosity, and finish quality Perform touch‑ups, detailing, and cosmetic corrections to deliver a professional, high-quality appearance Inspect work before, during, and after application to ensure specifications and quality standards are met Safely operate and maintain painting tools and equipment, including sanders, spray guns, pumps, and hoses Coordinate with supervision and quality inspection to complete required documentation and sign‑offs Identify and resolve paint-related issues, escalating when needed to ensure quality outcomes Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Support continuous improvement and demonstrate commitment to Sandvik's Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) What You Bring High School Diploma or GED Minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or heavy equipment painting Authorized to work in the U.S. on an indefinite basis without sponsorship Experience working in spray booths and wearing respirators/PPE Familiarity with primers, corrosion‑resistant coatings, or industrial paint specifications Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure Prior experience with decal installation preferred Must be able to pass a company-required non-DOT physical examination Physical & Work Environment Highly active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift Frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 lbs. (hoists used when applicable) Manufacturing environment with loud noise, dust, and temperature variation Required use of PPE including respirators, hearing protection, and protective clothing Why Join Us?

Starting Pay Range:

$20 - 24/hour based on experience + bonus opportunity.

Comprehensive benefits:

health, dental, disability, and 401(k) Parental leave of up to 14 weeks off Opportunities for training, development, and career growth A collaborative and supportive work culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement When you join our global team you will find yourself inspired by the spirit of Sandvik and contribute to our purpose to advance the world through engineering. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations. Sandvik at a glance