Industrial Painter - Night Shift

Industrial Painter - Night Shift

Cheney, Washington

Monday-Thursday | 3:45 PM - 1:45 AM
4-day work week
Paid lunch + 5% shift differential

Pay

$22.00-$30.00 per hour starting wage, based on experience

Structured increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year, with annual reviews after that.

About Haakon

Haakon is an established industrial manufacturer known for quality, reliability, and long-term stability. We build real equipment, solve real problems, and take pride in the work we do.

Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ownership. This is a place for people who want to grow, contribute, and master their craft.

About the Role

We are hiring a Painter to prepare and finish custom commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.

This role includes preparing surfaces, masking, caulking, spray painting, and inspecting finished products to ensure a high-quality appearance. Every unit is different, so attention to detail and pride in your workmanship are essential.

This is hands-on production work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, consistency, and safety matter.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Safe work practices and attention to detail are required at all times.

What You Will Do

• Prepare equipment for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding, masking, and caulking
• Spray paint bases, doors, panels, small components, and completed assemblies
• Read prints and follow production instructions
• Inspect parts before and after painting to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate paint pumps, spray guns, pressure pots, and related equipment
• Assist with spray foam operations as trained
• Maintain paint equipment and keep the work area clean and organized
• Work with your team to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Able to follow prints, work instructions, and standard procedures
• Comfortable working with paints, coatings, and industrial equipment
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Able to learn new processes and adapt to changing production needs
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

You'll Do Well Here If

• You enjoy hands-on work and seeing finished products
• You take pride in clean, consistent workmanship
• You notice small imperfections that others might miss
• You work safely around equipment and chemicals
• You like working with a team to build high-quality products

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, painting, construction, automotive, or industrial finishing experience
• Experience with spray painting equipment
• Experience preparing surfaces for paint
• Experience reading prints or work instructions
• Experience using hand and power tools

The Work

• On your feet most of the shift
• Regular lifting up to 25 lbs, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and repetitive movement
• Manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, production noise, paint fumes, and industrial equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and other required safety equipment

Benefits

• 4-day work week (3-day weekends)
• Paid lunch
• 5% shift differential
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities to learn multiple departments and grow your skills
• Stable, long-term work with consistent hours

Why People Stay at Haakon

• Team-first environment where people pull their weight
• Clear expectations and accountability
• Opportunity to learn multiple departments and grow your skills
• Stable, long-term work with consistent hours

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment

Pro Tip

We receive a high volume of applicants. If you want to stand out, tell us a few sentences about what interested you in this opportunity and why you believe you would succeed in this role.