Steel Traditions designs, fabricates, and installs high-end architectural steel windows and doors for luxury residences, hotels, and commercial projects. Our products require a premium, durable, detailed finish — closer to automotive or aerospace-level expectations than basic industrial painting.
We are looking for an experienced Industrial Painter with strong surface prep, masking, spraying, mixing, and touch-up skills. Candidates with automotive paint/body shop experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as that background is often the closest match for the quality and detail level we need.
About the Role
The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing and finishing steel window and door components using high-quality primer, epoxy, and 2-part coating systems. This is a hands-on production role that requires precision, consistency, and pride in the finished product.
This is not a basic brush-and-roll painting position. We need someone who understands prep, masking, coating consistency, spray technique, finish quality, and the small details that separate an average finish from a premium finish.
Responsibilities
Prep steel frames, doors, and components for painting
Mask, strip, sand, clean, and prepare surfaces before coating
Mix primers, paints, epoxies, and 2-part coatings to proper spraying consistency
Spray coatings evenly and consistently on production parts
Perform detail touch-ups and finish corrections
Identify surface defects before and after painting
Work with production and QC teams to maintain quality standards
Help keep the paint area clean, organized, and production-ready
Follow safety procedures for coatings, solvents, PPE, and equipment
Maintain a high level of attention to detail with minimal rework
Ideal Background
Automotive painting, body shop, aerospace, military, manufacturing, or industrial coating experience
Experience spraying 2-part coatings, epoxy primers, urethane, or similar finish systems
Strong masking and surface preparation skills
Ability to spot imperfections, contamination, sanding issues, and finish defects
Comfortable working on high-end products where finish quality matters
Able to work independently while coordinating with the production team
Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of painting, surface prep, or coating experience preferred
High school diploma or GED preferred
Must be able to reliably commute to Vista, CA 92081
Must be able to perform physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working overhead
Must be comfortable working in a production/shop environment
Must take pride in clean, consistent, high-quality work
Follow SDS sheets with temperature, cure time, and mixture ratios accurately and reliably.
Schedule
Full-time
Monday to Friday
In-person position only
Benefits
401(k)
Opportunity to grow with a stable, family-owned company
Work on custom architectural products for high-end residential and hospitality projects
Compensation
Pay is based on experience and ability.
