Industrial Painter - Night Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Industrial Painter - Night Shift
Cheney, Washington
Monday-Thursday | 3:45 PM - 1:45 AM4-day work weekPaid 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.