Mil Spec Painter

Mil- Spec - Industrial Painter 1st shift

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM Overtime: Optional Fridays available, with occasional mandatory Fridays work permitting

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mil-Spec-Industrial Painter in Pinellas County to join our team in an industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on spray gun painting experience, a strong understanding of paint mixing and application techniques, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.

Candidates with experience in aerospace, military specifications, are strongly preferred. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craftsmanship, works with a sense of urgency, and is looking for long-term career growth and advancement opportunities. This candidate would apply specialized protective and decorative coatings to aerospace, defense, and industrial metal components in strict compliance with U.S. Department of Defense and engineering standard processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate HVLP spray guns to apply paints and coatings according to required specifications.
• Mix paints and coatings accurately using proper ratios and established procedures.
• Prepare surfaces and equipment for painting to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Follow technical specifications, safety procedures, and quality control standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and consistent workmanship.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing settin
• 3+ years of hands-on spray gun painting experience.
• Mix and apply military-grade coatings—including epoxies, polyurethanes, enamels, and solid film lubricants—using spray equipment
• Read and follow technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and MIL-SPEC technical data sheets
• Experience mixing paints and accurately following paint ratios.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A strong sense of urgency and the ability to keep production moving efficiently.
• Inspect finished parts for proper adhesion, dry film thickness, finish consistency, and stencil/lettering accuracy
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work occasional Fridays work permitted.
• Ability to follow instructions, technical specifications, and workplace safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace painting or coatings.
• Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and quality standards.
• Experience working with specialized paint systems, coatings, and paint ratios.
• Previous experience painting military, aerospace, or other precision-manufactured components.
• Standard schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Overtime: Opportunity to work Fridays for additional hours and overtime pay.
• Flexibility: Occasional Fridays will be mandatory based on production needs.
• Why Join Our Team?
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• A consistent four-day workweek.
• Opportunities to earn additional income through overtime.
• A chance to apply specialized painting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

If you have strong spray gun painting experience, understand paint mixing and ratios, and take pride in producing quality work without sacrificing efficiency, we want to hear from you!

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.