General Construction - Industrial Painter

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As an Industrial Painter at Z Modular at Zekelman Industries, this role is responsible for applying high-quality coatings to steel and fabricated metal assemblies. Reporting to the Construction Manager, this position requires precision spray application techniques to ensure consistent finish quality, coating integrity, and overall appearance. This role is ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail, hands-on industrial painting experience, and a commitment to producing high-quality, uniform finishes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Apply industrial coatings including primers, epoxies, urethanes, and other multi-component systems

• Operate spray equipment such as spray guns, pressure pots, air-assisted, and conventional systems

• Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, cleaning, masking, and contamination control

• Ensure proper coating application by controlling film build, texture, and finish quality

• Follow coating specifications including mix ratios, induction times, flash times, and cure requirements

• Inspect finished surfaces and identify defects such as runs, orange peel, dry spray, or uneven coverage

• Correct coating defects to maintain high-quality standards and appearance

• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols

• Support production workflows and collaborate with team members to meet project timelines

• Promote and follow all company safety policies and procedures

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

• Experience in industrial painting, automotive refinishing, heavy equipment painting, or similar environment, preferred

• Experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments, beneficial

• Familiarity with surface preparation techniques including sanding, grinding, cleaning, and masking

• Strong experience with spray application equipment and coating systems

• Ability to follow detailed coating specifications and maintain consistent, repeatable standards

• Strong attention to detail with pride in workmanship

• Ability to identify and correct coating defects to ensure quality finishes

• Legally eligible to work in the United States

Physical Abilities

• Perform repetitive manual tasks requiring steady hand control and coordination

• Stand, bend, and move for extended periods

• Lift, carry, and handle materials as required

• Work in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to coatings and equipment

What You’ll Get

Z Modular at Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, employees have access to a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Competitive Compensation

• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.