Senior Painter

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role:

We’re hiring a Senior Painter in Thomasville, GA and this is an exciting opportunity to join a team where craftsmanship truly matters! In this role, you’ll prep, sandblast, and apply high‑quality protective and decorative coatings, mixing and testing paints to meet exact specifications. You’ll work with detailed paint data sheets, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and help ensure every finished product meets our high safety and quality standards.

Core Responsibilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Prepare surfaces for finishing by sanding, cleaning contaminants, taping off protected areas, and performing sandblasting as needed.
• Apply high‑quality protective and decorative paint finishes to a variety of products, ensuring all work meets detailed specifications.
• Formulate, test, mix, and apply liquid coatings in accordance with project and manufacturer requirements.
• Read, interpret, and follow paint specifications and product data sheets from multiple paint manufacturers.
• Select, mix, and adjust paint materials to achieve proper color, consistency, and performance based on job specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and ensure all paint equipment and tools are kept in safe, reliable working condition.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and product‑quality guidelines to ensure a safe environment and top-tier finished results.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of industrial painting experience
• Wet paint experience required 
• Experience mixing paint required 
• Experience sandblasting preferred
• Forklift Experience preferred 
• Brings a positive, respectful attitude to the team, fostering cooperation and a work environment where everyone can succeed.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, charts and schematics.
• Must be dependable and work effectively under pressure, often independently

What We Can Offer You:

Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits program, including:

• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Customizable health, dental and vision insurance (eligible on first date)
• Career progression plans
• Reward and recognition programs
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program 

The estimated pay range for this position is $25/hr. to $28/hr.. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.