Industrial Painter

We’re a precision metal fabrication and machining company specializing in laser cutting, machining, and rapid prototyping, and a premier supplier of tooling and components for advanced aerospace programs. We’re headquartered in Emmaus, PA, and our Brownsville, TX facility, DMI-Texas, LLC, is growing. If you want your work to help shape the future of flight and exploration, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re building a brand-new coating line in Brownsville, and we need an experienced Industrial Painter to help launch it. You’ll apply a three-coat solvent-borne system to large aluminum panels with HVLP equipment, and you’ll own the full process: prep, mixing, spraying, film checks, and booth upkeep. You won’t just follow a process here. You’ll help build it, shaping how the booth runs and how work is scheduled from day one. This is a ground-floor opportunity for a self-starter who wants to grow with us for the long term.

Schedule & Location

Full-time, 1st shift, on-site at:

  • Brownsville, TX (DMI-Texas, LLC)

What You’ll Bring

Required

  • Production painting experience. 5+ years of industrial or production spray painting (metal fabrication, OEM, or similar).
  • HVLP skills. Hands-on experience spraying solvent-borne coatings with HVLP equipment.
  • Film-build know-how. You can use wet-film and dry-film thickness gauges, and you’re comfortable with the math for mix ratios, thinning, and film builds.
  • Technical reading. You can read product data sheets, SDS, and work instructions.
  • Respirator clearance. You can pass a respirator medical evaluation and fit test.
  • High school diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

  • Aerospace-grade paint experience and knowledge of aerospace coating requirements
  • Experience with zinc-rich primers, epoxies, and polyurethanes (Carboline or similar)
  • Plural-component or electrostatic spray experience
  • A track record of producing uniform gloss finishes
  • Forklift or overhead crane experience

What You’ll Do

  • Prep. Solvent-wipe clean panels per SSPC-SP1, inspect for defects, and rack and handle 60" × 60" aluminum panels without damage.
  • Mix. Mix and thin multi-component coatings to data sheets, and track pot life and induction times.
  • Spray. Apply zinc primer (3–4 mils DFT), epoxy intermediate (2–3 mils), and polyurethane topcoat (1–2 mils), managing flash-off and IR cure between coats.
  • Check quality. Take WFT and DFT readings, catch and fix runs, sags, orange peel, and dry spray, and log batches, readings, temperature, and humidity.
  • Run the booth. Set up, clean, and maintain guns, pumps, and hoses, change filters, monitor airflow, and keep the booth clean.
  • Work safely. Follow NFPA 33 spray-area rules, wear required PPE, and handle and dispose of materials per SDS and environmental rules.
  • Build the line. Suggest ways to improve throughput, transfer efficiency, and first-pass quality, and help train new painters as the team grows.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach overhead for most of an 8–10 hour shift
  • Lift up to 50 lb. alone; handle larger panels with a partner or lifting aids
  • Wear a respirator, paint suit, gloves, eye protection, and safety shoes for extended periods
  • Work in a ventilated spray booth with solvent vapors, noise, and temperature swings from cure equipment
  • Distinguish color and gloss differences during visual inspection

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is based on your production painting experience. Our benefits include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off
  • Team-building outings twice a year
  • Your birthday off, paid

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 3% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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