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Industrial Painter – $23–$25/hr

**Location:** Cleburne, TX

**Schedule:** Full-time

Position Overview

The Industrial Painter applies a wide range of liquid industrial coatings—including single, two, and three-coat systems—to carbon-steel, stainless-steel, and aluminum components in strict accordance with OEM and customer specifications. By properly washing, prepping, coating, and finishing each part, the Industrial Painter ensures every product meets demanding standards for appearance, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability.

Pay

**$23–$25 per hour** , depending on experience

Education & Experience

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ 2+ years of industrial spray-painting experience preferred

+ Forklift experience a plus

Required Skills

+ Familiarity with epoxy and polyurethane coatings

+ Knowledge of mixing ratios, viscosity measuring tools, mil-thickness gauges, and surface-profile standards

+ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and safety data sheets (SDS)

+ Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

+ Basic math skills for measuring and proportioning paints and catalysts

+ Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles is a plus

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills

Work Environment

+ Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods

+ Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs

+ Exposure to paint fumes, particulates, elevated temperatures in dry booths, and varying noise levels (PPE provided)

Primary Job Duties

Surface Preparation

+ Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and coating specifications

+ Clean, grind, and chemically treat surfaces to remove rust, scale, oil, and weld spatter

+ Mask or plug threads and critical surfaces that must remain uncoated

Coating & Curing

+ Mix and adjust solvent-based and water-based primers and topcoats to required viscosity, ratios, and pot life

+ Set up and operate HVLP, conventional air, and air-assisted airless spray equipment

+ Apply primer, intermediate, and finish coats to meet film-build, coverage, and aesthetic requirements

+ Monitor flash, dry, and cure times; operate ambient or low-temperature dry booths/ovens

Quality & Documentation

+ Inspect coatings using wet-film and dry-film gauges, adhesion tests, and visual standards

+ Rework parts as needed to meet specifications

+ Record lot numbers, VOC usage, film-build readings, and environmental conditions

+ Tag, palletize, or hang completed parts for next operations or shipping

Safety & Maintenance

+ Follow OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and hazard communication protocols

+ Perform daily spray-booth filtration checks and routine gun/pump cleaning

+ Conduct preventative maintenance on spray equipment

+ Participate in 5S, lean, and continuous-improvement initiatives

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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