Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Industrial Lead Painter (2-Year Project)
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Schedule: 4 Days/Week (Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts) Pay: $34.43/hour + Benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Lead Painter to oversee and execute coating and surface preparation work on a long-term local project expected to run for the next two years.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can run a jobsite, maintain high safety standards, and deliver high-quality work while leading a crew.
What We Offer
$34.43/hour (steady, long-term work)
4-day work week – every Friday off
Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
Local work – home every night (no travel required)
Consistent hours on a stable 2-year project
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily jobsite operations and coordinate crew activities
Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to spec
Attend and participate in daily/weekly safety meetings
Maintain accurate jobsite condition logs and documentation
Communicate with project managers and other trades
Inspect work for quality and compliance
Train and mentor crew members
Technical Responsibilities
Operate and maintain sandblasting equipment (sand pots)
Apply coatings using industrial sprayers
Mix and apply epoxies and specialty coatings
Perform proper surface preparation (blasting, cleaning, profiling)
Ensure coating thickness and adhesion meet specifications
Qualifications
3+ years of industrial painting experience (lead or foreman preferred)
Proven ability to run a jobsite and lead a crew
Experience with:
Sandblasting (sand pots)
Airless and conventional sprayers
Epoxy and industrial coating systems
Strong understanding of jobsite safety protocols
Ability to complete daily logs and communicate clearly
Reliable, accountable, and production-driven
Requirements
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Ability to work full 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday)
Physically able to perform job duties (lifting, climbing, standing)
Preferred Qualifications
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience on large-scale industrial or commercial projects
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Work Environment
Industrial jobsite conditions (heights, confined spaces, outdoor exposure)
PPE required at all times
Physically demanding role
Who This Role is For
This is a great opportunity for a career-minded industrial painter who wants:
Stable, long-term work
Leadership responsibility
A consistent 4-day schedule with 3-day weekends
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to CertaPro Painters Corporate.