Industrial Painter

Job Description

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom‑made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries. We are looking for an individual to join our Paint Department. This position will work directly with other painters and the Paint Supervisor on a daily basis to ensure production goals are met.

This role may also work with our Research and Development department as well as our Engineering department to test equipment, tools, and products.

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for painting products, using customer specifications for paint colors. This paint is unique as different customers require different paints for their products to ensure the paint does not chip or rust in the weather conditions. In this role you will also be responsible for changing paint filters, keeping track of paint supplies, and letting your supervisor, Quality, and Purchasing know what needs to be ordered.

This role has opportunities to work with many tools including, but not limited to industrial paint guns, pressure washer, scissor lift, overhead crane, sandblasters, and more! The position reports directly to the Paint Supervisor.

This shift rotates Monday-Friday 6am to 2:00pm one week and 2:00p to 10:00pm the next. OT is possible depending on production needs.

• 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of work experience.
• Industrial Painting skills.

• Ensure accuracy and quality, following company procedures and specifications.
• Maintain an accurate timekeeping record.
• Report problems to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain inventory.
• Prepare parts for painting.
• Follow SP for customer product.
• Maintain and clean spray gun.
• Assist in other areas of production as needed if qualified.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Domestic and international travel possible depending on the project.
• Perform related work or job duties as required by supervisor.

• Wear correct PPE – earplugs, protective eye wear, steel‑toed boots, and work provided uniform (gloves when necessary).
• Wear a paint suit, a hood, respirator, and gloves.
• Keep a clean‑shaven face.
• Lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Stand on concrete for 8-10 hours.
• Work in high heat conditions.
• Use power tools while standing, twisting, crouching, standing on step ladder, or holding them above your head.
• Practice and maintain safe work conditions.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to use mil thickness gauge.
• Knowledge of painting and spraying.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Physical strength sufficient to perform job duties.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Required to wear a respirator and PPE uniform.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment written math test, physical, drug and background test.

• 1 of year painting experience.
• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.

Hourly range: $23.00 – $35.00. Additional compensation may include performance bonus.

Health, welfare and retirement benefits are available at

Wabtec is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Wabtec requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the U.S. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen and fitness for duty test.