Industrial Lead Painter

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Industrial Lead Painter (2-Year Project)


Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule: 4 Days/Week (MondayThursday, 10-hour shifts)
Pay: $34.43/hour + Benefits

Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Industrial Lead Painter to oversee and execute coating and surface preparation work on a long-term local project expected to run for the next two years.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can run a jobsite, maintain high safety standards, and deliver high-quality work while leading a crew.

What We Offer

• $34.43/hour (steady, long-term work)
• 4-day work week every Friday off
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
• Local work home every night (no travel required)
• Consistent hours on a stable 2-year project

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily jobsite operations and coordinate crew activities
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to spec
• Attend and participate in daily/weekly safety meetings
• Maintain accurate jobsite condition logs and documentation
• Communicate with project managers and other trades
• Inspect work for quality and compliance
• Train and mentor crew members

Technical Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sandblasting equipment (sand pots)
• Apply coatings using industrial sprayers
• Mix and apply epoxies and specialty coatings
• Perform proper surface preparation (blasting, cleaning, profiling)
• Ensure coating thickness and adhesion meet specifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience (lead or foreman preferred)
• Proven ability to run a jobsite and lead a crew
• Experience with:
  • Sandblasting (sand pots)
  • Airless and conventional sprayers
  • Epoxy and industrial coating systems
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety protocols
• Ability to complete daily logs and communicate clearly
• Reliable, accountable, and production-driven

Requirements

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to work full 10-hour shifts (MondayThursday)
• Physically able to perform job duties (lifting, climbing, standing)

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience on large-scale industrial or commercial projects
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Work Environment

• Industrial jobsite conditions (heights, confined spaces, outdoor exposure)
• PPE required at all times
• Physically demanding role

Who This Role is For


This is a great opportunity for a career-minded industrial painter who wants:

• Stable, long-term work
• Leadership responsibility
• A consistent 4-day schedule with 3-day weekends