Industrial Painter / Coating Technician (Manual Spray) DECO Coatings Inc Indianapolis, IN Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract $20 - $27 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Adaptability Safety equipment Manufacturing Sanding Full Job Description We are looking for a skilled Industrial Painter / Coating Technician to join our manufacturing team. Unlike highly automated, repetitive assembly lines, this role offers excellent variety , working on a diverse mix of parts and products. You will be responsible for preparing and manually spraying components using specialized 2-part material systems . If you have a background in automotive, fleet, or industrial paint application and enjoy hands-on, high-quality craftsmanship where no two days are exactly the same, we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities Manual Spray Application:

Use professional spray guns to apply primers, basecoats, and topcoats evenly to a wide variety of parts arranged on manual racks or sawhorses. Material Mixing (2-Part Systems): Accurately measure, catalyze, and mix 2-part polyurethane, epoxy, or chemical-cure coatings, strictly managing pot-life and viscosity.

Surface Preparation & Masking:

Clean, degrease, sand, and mask various metal or composite substrates prior to coating to ensure maximum adhesion.

Equipment Maintenance:

Perform daily setup, cleanup, and troubleshooting of spray guns, pressure pots, lines, and mixing equipment.

Quality Inspection:

Visually inspect components for proper mill thickness, runs, sags, or orange peel, maintaining high aesthetic and functional standards.

Safety Compliance:

Consistently utilize proper PPE, including respiratory protection (supplied-air or half-mask) and paint suits, maintaining a clean and safe spray booth environment.

Qualifications and Skills Experience:

2+ years of experience manually spraying in an automotive, fleet, aerospace, or custom industrial manufacturing environment .

Technical Knowledge:

Proven experience handling 2-part liquid coating systems (epoxies, polyurethanes, etc.) and managing chemical cure times.

Precision Tool Handling:

Proficient with conventional, HVLP, or electrostatic spray guns and fluid delivery adjustments.

Adaptability & Problem Solving:

Ability to adapt technique quickly based on the geometry, size, and type of part being coated.

Physical Stamina:

Able to stand, bend, and move around racks/sawhorses for the duration of a shift in a spray booth environment.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

$20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Painting:

4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Indianapolis, IN 46221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person