Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Painter (Equipment / Manufacturing / Spray Painter)

Company: RCL Components

Location: Hernando, MS 38632

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

RCL Components, a national leader in the aviation ground support equipment (GSE) industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated

Industrial Painter

to join our dedicated team in Hernando, MS. As a painter, you will be a critical part of our remanufacturing process, responsible for applying high-quality industrial coatings to our "Better than New" equipment. If you have experience in industrial, automotive, or manufacturing painting and want to work for a stable company that values its employees, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication.

Competitive Pay:

Starting pay is negotiable and based on your experience level. We are committed to offering a competitive wage.

Consistent Monthly Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Opportunities for Overtime

Positive Company Culture:

We foster a tight-knit team environment with regular company events and employee luncheons.

Exceptional Employee Retention:

We're a small company where employees build long-term careers. The average tenure at RCL is currently 8 years!

Career Growth:

Gain valuable experience in the unique aviation and GSE industry with opportunities for internal promotion. Our team is passionate about training and mentoring new employees to ensure your success.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation:

Prepare a variety of metal surfaces and weldments for painting, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, grinding, and masking.

Paint Application:

Operate spray painting equipment (e.g., HVLP, conventional spray guns, pressure pots) to apply industrial primers, polyurethane, and epoxy coatings according to specifications.

Mixing and Matching:

Accurately mix paints, primers, and other coatings to the correct consistency and color.

Quality Control:

Perform visual inspections of finished products to ensure a high-quality finish, free of defects.

Production Goals:

Work efficiently to meet daily and weekly production schedules, as painting is a critical step in our operational workflow.

Equipment Maintenance:

Maintain and clean all painting equipment, including spray guns, pumps, and the paint booth.

Safety and Housekeeping:

Adhere to all RCL Safety Policies and Procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

Proven experience as an Industrial Painter, Automotive Painter, or similar role in a manufacturing or commercial environment. Knowledge of surface preparation techniques for metal and steel. Experience with spray painting equipment and techniques. A positive, team-player mindset with a strong work ethic. Reliable and punctual, with a history of excellent attendance. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays as production demands require.

Preferred (Bonus Points):

Experience with

plural component paint systems

and other industrial paint systems. Experience applying epoxy and polyurethane coatings. Familiarity with paint booth operations and maintenance. Knowledge of aviation or heavy equipment painting standards.

About RCL Components

At RCL, we believe there is a better way to do ground support equipment (GSE) remanufacturing. We are the only true zero-time GSE remanufacturer in aviation, and our products leave our facility as "Better than New." We are obsessively passionate about quality and our mission is to create long-term business relationships by serving our customers well.

If you're a skilled painter looking for a stable career with a company that will invest in you, apply today to join the RCL team!

RCL Components is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person