Painter - Aerospace / Industrial Coatings

Job Summary

ONYX Specialty Processing is seeking a Painter to support our aerospace and industrial coating operations. This role is well suited for an experienced automotive or industrial painter who wants to apply their skills in a higher-precision, quality-driven environment.

We are a small, growing company. That means we value team players who take ownership, help where needed, and communicate well across departments. Technical skill matters — but attitude, work ethic, and how you work with others matter just as much.

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person status is required. No sponsorship available.

Our Team Values

We look for people who are Humble, Hungry, and Smart:

• Humble – Open to feedback, willing to learn, and focused on doing the job right rather than being “the expert”
• Hungry – Self-motivated, dependable, and takes pride in steady, high-quality work
• Smart (People-Smart) – Communicates clearly, works well with others, and understands how their work affects the team and the customer

If you’ve worked in a shop where everyone pitches in and takes responsibility, you’ll fit in well here.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply liquid coatings including primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings using HVLP and conventional spray equipment
• Perform surface preparation including cleaning, masking, sanding, and inspection
• Mix coatings per manufacturer instructions and internal work procedures
• Spray test panels and verify setup prior to production
• Monitor and control film thickness, coverage, and finish quality
• Operate in controlled and non-controlled paint booth environments
• Follow written work instructions, quality plans, and safety requirements
• Accurately document work performed
• Maintain clean, organized spray areas and equipment
• Assist other departments as needed to support overall operations

• 2+ years of professional painting experience, including:
• Automotive painting (body shop, production, or custom), or
• Industrial / manufacturing coatings
• Strong understanding of:
• Spray gun setup and adjustment
• Coating mixing and application techniques
• Surface prep and masking
• Ability to follow written procedures and specifications
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Willingness to help outside your primary role when needed
• Must be able to safely lift and handle parts and materials up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial shop environment, including standing for extended periods and working in and around paint booths.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person status is required. No sponsorship available.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Aerospace or defense coating experience
• Familiarity with DFT measurement or inspection tools
• Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
• Experience with epoxy, polyurethane, or dry film lubricant coatings

Automotive painters who are motivated to learn aerospace requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly, non-exempt position
• $31.25 – $36.00 per hour, depending on experience
  (Equivalent to approximately $65,000 – $75,000 annually)
• Overtime paid per policy as production demands require
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Wellness Resources