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Industrial Painter
Po Box 5288 665 Murlark Avenue Nw Salem, OR 97304 US
Job Description
Opti Staffing | West Salem, OR Area
Pay: $25-$35/hr. DOE
Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm
Position Overview
Opti Staffing is hiring an Industrial Paint Lead for a well-established machinery and heavy equipment manufacturer in the West Salem area. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for leading daily paint operations, maintaining quality and safety standards, and supporting production flow in a fast-paced industrial environment.
The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial painter who can lead by example, mentor team members, and ensure high-quality finishes on complex machinery and components.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support daily operations within the industrial paint department
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Assign work, prioritize jobs, and ensure production schedules are met
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Perform hands-on industrial painting of machinery, components, and assemblies
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Prepare surfaces through blasting, cleaning, masking, and priming
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Apply industrial coatings using airless, air-assist, and electrostatic spray systems
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Mix and apply coatings per manufacturer specifications, including proper mil thickness
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Inspect finished products for quality, coverage, adhesion, and finish consistency
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Troubleshoot paint defects and recommend corrective actions
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Train and mentor painters on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards
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Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and PPE requirements
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Maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and work areas
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Coordinate with supervisors, production, and quality teams to support workflow
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
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4+ years of industrial painting experience (machinery, heavy equipment)
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Prior lead, foreman, or senior painter experience strongly preferred
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Experience painting machinery with complex geometries, tight tolerances, and “nooks and crannies”
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Knowledge of industrial coatings such as epoxies, urethanes, and zinc-rich primers (Carboline experience a plus)
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Familiarity with SP surface prep standards and paint mil thickness requirements
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Experience using airless, air-assist, and electrostatic spray equipment
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Ability to read and interpret work orders, specs, and paint procedures
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work in a team-oriented environment
What’s In It for You
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Competitive pay based on experience
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Stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable manufacturer
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Leadership role with hands-on responsibility
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Supportive management and team-oriented culture
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Opportunities for advancement as the department grows
If you are interested, please apply with a resume and call Kacie 971-246-8429 or Ricky at 971-246-8432
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Meet Your Recruiter
Richard Pasquale-Uhlman
Skilled Trades Recruiter
I love helping people and I am super outgoing and upbeat. I wanted take my natural talents and put them into helping people! That’s what Opti is all about, and I love it! Some of my passions are physical health, cars exotic & foreign, I love animals but dogs will always be number one to me though!