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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 (Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts)
Pay: $34.43/hour + Benefits
Schedule: 4 Days/Week (Monday–Thursday, 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 driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to work full 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday)
- 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
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