Lead Industrial Painter

Key Highlights

Location: 544 Clinton Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113 (NOT REMOTE)

Reports to: Blast Plant Superintendent

Department: Blast Plant

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $20.00-$25.00

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Our Vision: 

At FORJAK Industrial, we aim to be the most trusted construction and protective coatings partner in the U.S. We deliver safety, service, innovation, and value—while creating real opportunities for our team.

FORJAK was founded in 2001 by Adam Logan in Circleville, Ohio. From day one, the mission has been to build something lasting, where the people doing the work are also the ones who benefit from it. That’s why in 2022, FORJAK became an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), giving everyone who works here a hand in the success and shares in it too!

We back each other up, do the job right, and build a future we can all be proud of.

About the Role:

A day in the life: Our Lead Industrial Painter would be motivated and have excellent attention to detail. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a team of painting technicians while also performing coating applications on metal components using brush, roller, or airless spray methods. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality finishes in an industrial environment.

On a given day, as the Lead Industrial Painter, you will:

  • Direct and support painting technicians to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality work execution. Set up daily operations and maintain workflow throughout the shifts.

  • Clean, sand, scrape, and prime metal surfaces to ensure optimal coating adhesion and durability.

  • Apply various protective coatings—such as enamels, epoxies, sealants, and industrial-grade paints using airless spray rigs, brushes, and rollers.

  • Maintain and clean spray guns, hoses, brushes, rollers, and other painting equipment to ensure consistent performance and safety.

  • Adhere to all company safety protocols and OSHA regulations, including proper use of PPE, safe handling of paint, and ventilation practices.

  • Monitor projects for consistency in application, thickness, and finish. Conduct inspections and touch-ups as necessary.

  • Communicate with supervisors, other departments, and team members to ensure timely project completion.

  • Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Schedule & Travel: 

This is a full-time Monday through Friday position. The primary working hours are from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, but flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts is required as needed.

HOW DO YOU WIN? 

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to make every effort to allow our field members to do what they do best: provide expertise in the field. To help them, our office and shop personnel work to streamline processes to increase field efficiency. We are looking for a career-minded individual who will not only grow but also promote a positive cultural environment to fill this important position.

The qualified candidate we seek is a Lead Industrial Painter with these QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1+ year of experience in a leadership or team lead capacity. 

  • Ability to read and interpret job specifications and technical documents. 

  • Physically capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in various height conditions or confined spaces. 

  • Strong work ethic, time management, and attention to detail

  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and nights when needed

  • Active and current driver’s license and auto insurance. 

And these COMPETENCIES:

  • Quality Focus: Pays meticulous attention to detail, consistently producing high-quality work that meets or exceeds established standards.

  • Communication Skills: Clearly convey progress updates, challenges, and requirements to ensure a smooth workflow.

  • Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

  • Professionalism: Upholds a professional demeanor, exhibiting reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Fine Print:

Please keep in mind that this job description is not intended to cover or contain an exhaustive list of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are expected of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time and without notice.


FORJAK Industrial is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.