Precision Industrial Coatings Applicator

Start here, grow here. Pace is where long-tenured careers are built, and where world-class die casting and engineered solutions are made possible by craftspeople like you.

A day in this role

By 6:00 a.m., you’re in the booth reviewing the traveler and customer specs. You pull the exact paint required, verify viscosity, and mix two-part urethane with the correct reducer. Spray patterns are dialed in for close tolerances, and each component is coated precisely to spec. You inspect your work, manage surplus materials safely, and keep your booth spotless so the next job runs flawlessly. By 2:30 p.m., the line is ready for tomorrow.

What you’ll do

• Select paints and materials from inventory according to job specifications.
• Mix coatings with appropriate thinner to achieve proper spraying viscosity.
• Prepare and apply two-part urethane finishes and reducers.
• Spray-coat parts to exacting tolerances and customer requirements.
• Inspect finished parts for color, coverage, and compliance to specifications.
• Handle leftover paint and solvent per procedure: pour surplus into designated hazardous waste containers; clean spray guns with solvent and collect used solvent for material handler pickup.
• Respond immediately to spills using absorbent materials; follow hazardous waste handling protocols at all times.
• Replace filters, clean the spray booth, and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Move materials as needed and support a clean, orderly work area.

What you bring

• Excellent hand–eye coordination, finger dexterity, and strong color acuity.
• Clear, effective communication and the ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Safety-first mindset that protects people and the environment; awareness of conditions affecting safety.
• Consistent reliability and ownership of results.

Experience

• At least 2 years of industrial spray painting experience.
• Background in automotive refinishing or high-precision manufacturing coatings is strongly encouraged.
• Must be able to pass a respiratory physical.

Physical demands

• Occasionally move equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, and kneel.

Schedule & pay

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Compensation range: $20.00–$31.00

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a competitive company match.
• PTO, sick time, and 11 paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid company training.
• Real opportunities for advancement across Pace.

Join a team committed to becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions partner worldwide—where your craft shapes products people rely on.