Painter Jobs in North Carolina

A Painter in the construction industry is responsible for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings by applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces. They prepare surfaces by fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces. They mix and match colors and textures and ensure surfaces are not susceptible to moisture by sealing corners and joints. Painters work on a variety of structures ranging from bridges, walls, buildings, and more. They also play a crucial role in conducting minor repair work such as plastering and glazing.

To excel in this role, a Painter must have strong knowledge of different types of paint, their applications, and the techniques for mixing and thinning paint. They must possess superb manual dexterity, eye for details, and a good sense of balance. A certification from a technical school or an apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for this role, as does a thorough understanding of safety guidelines. Prior to becoming a Painter, one might have roles such as Painting Assistant, Maintenance Worker, or Construction Laborer, where they learn the trade before stepping into the role of a Painter.

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Painter (388602C)

  • Carthage, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Carthage, NC
  • 1 day ago

Reports to: Paint Crew Supervisor Supervises: None Term of Employment: 12 months Salary: Painter I-59 Painter II-69 FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Qualifications: Graduation from high school or...

Manufacturing Industrial Painter (Metal)

  • Randleman, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Randleman, NC
  • 1 day ago

The Painter Technician is responsible for preparing and painting components and parts to quality and safety standards to prepare for shipping. (This may need some more development.)...

Painter III

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 2 days ago

Johnston County Public Schools Job Description Title: Painter 3 Location: Facility Services Pay Grade: 63 Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred 5+ years experience preparation and painting...

Plant Painter

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago

Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns. Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones....

Experienced Painter

  • New Bern, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 5 days ago

Local construction company is in an immediate need for: - Very Experienced Painter. To paint a storage facility concrete floor with 2 part epoxy paint. We will provide all paint....

Painter

  • Reidsville, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Reidsville, NC
  • 7 days ago

The Painter will paint military vessels, custom vessels and will occasionally prepare and paint commercial products. Our Painters work in a team environment....

Production Painter - 1st Shift

  • NC
  • 7 days ago
  • NC
  • 7 days ago

What you have: Previous experience and/or working knowledge of typical paint tech roles (masking, shot blast, pre-treatment, etc.)....

Painter - 2nd Shift

  • Burnsville, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Burnsville, NC
  • 7 days ago

Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime. Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun. Ensure proper surface preparation prior to painting....

Paint Specialist

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 8 days ago

Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with PBE customers to ensure consistent and profitable sales growth. Responsible for color formula lookup and mixing of custom OEM colors....

Custom Painter - 2nd & 3rd Shifts

  • Sanford, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 9 days ago

What you will do: As a Custom Painter, you will prepare and apply powder coat and liquid paint and other coatings to interior and exterior surfaces as needed....

Maintenance Tech/Painter

  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Maintenance Tech/Painter to join our integrated facilities management team at a client site to provide general handyman tasks and labor tasks associates with...

Aircraft Painter

  • Kinston, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Perform various process activities such as painting, metal etching, metal polishing, heat treating, engraving, shot peening, sand blasting, wire assembling/fabrication, and metal processing...

Hiring Touch-Up Painters & Dorm Room Cleaners Charlotte, NC 28213

  • Newell, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Newell, NC
  • 14 days ago

Painters: Light touch-up painting in dorm rooms (experience preferred). Cleaners: Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas (experience a plus but not required). 1099 contract positions....

Painter

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago

Prepare new and previously painted surfaces for painting, staining, varnishing and finishing by water blasting, stripping, sanding, patching, puttying, priming and cleaning....

Painter-3rd Shift

  • Statesville, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 16 days ago

Job Information Sets up and operates painting and drying units along conveyor line to coat metal products with paint. Shift Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9:00pm-5:30am (overtime as needed)....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Painter Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Painters in North Carolina
Less than 1 year
41.2%
10+ years
21.9%
2-4 years
13.0%
1-2 years
12.5%
None
9.6%
4-6 years
1.7%


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