Industrial Coatings Spray Technician

Job Description

Job Description

You like seeing the finish line. We like helping you build a career that goes the distance. Many of our teammates have grown with Pace for 20+ years because we invest in people and purpose. Join us as we work to become the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions partner worldwide.

What a day looks like

At 6:00 AM, you gear up, review the work orders, and pull the exact paints from inventory. You dial in viscosity with the correct thinner, mix two-part urethane systems with the right reducer, prep your gun, and step into a clean booth. You lay down coatings to tight tolerances, checking color, coverage, and finish against customer specifications. Between jobs, you handle materials, keep the area orderly, and change booth filters as needed. When a run is complete, surplus paint is set aside for hazardous-waste pickup by the material handler, your spray gun is washed with solvent and the used solvent is collected for proper disposal, and any spills are absorbed and managed per hazardous-waste procedures. Throughout the day you balance speed with precision, always putting safety and quality first.

Compensation

$20.00–$31.00 hourly

Schedule

First Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• PTO, sick time, and 11 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid company training
• Clear paths for career advancement

What you’ll do

• Select and stage specified paints from inventory
• Adjust with appropriate thinner to achieve spraying viscosity
• Mix two-part urethane paint and reducer accurately
• Spray parts to exact specifications and tolerances
• Inspect finished parts for full compliance with customer requirements
• Collect surplus paint and used solvent for hazardous-waste handling by the material handler
• Clean spray equipment; replace filters and maintain a tidy booth
• Address spills promptly using absorbent materials and follow hazardous-waste procedures
• Move materials and perform general housekeeping as needed

Skills you bring

• Excellent hand–eye coordination, finger dexterity, and strong color perception
• Clear, effective communication and the ability to follow work instructions
• Consistent safety focus that protects people and the environment
• Reliable, dependable work habits

Required experience

• At least 2 years of industrial spray painting experience; backgrounds in automotive refinishing or high-precision manufacturing coatings are strongly encouraged
• Ability to pass a respiratory physical

Physical demands

• Occasionally move equipment up to 30 pounds
• Able to ascend/descend stairs
• Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, and kneel

Pace is a career destination for engaged, passionate, and talented people seeking innovation, growth, and opportunity—only here, we offer all three. Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.