Industrial Painter
Industrial painters apply coatings to surfaces in various industries, ensuring protection and a quality finish.
Industrial Painters Take Protection to a High Level
Industrial painters are maintaining and protecting North America’s infrastructure. At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, we train industrial painters to correctly apply high-performance coatings on the world’s largest projects.
As an industrial painter, you will apply coatings on large structures like bridges, water towers, ships, tanks, pipelines, and factories. This essential work helps prevent corrosion, increases safety, and extends the life of vital public and private assets.
As an industrial painter, you’ll gain hands-on experience in surface preparation and coating application using advanced technologies. You will be taught how to work with a variety of protective coatings, including epoxies, urethanes, and other high-durability materials. These coatings are designed to withstand extreme weather, water exposure, and harsh chemicals, making them necessary for industrial environments.
In addition, you’ll be trained in environmentally responsible practices that reduce waste and promote sustainability. You will get special safety training that will help you work in tough places, like confined spaces, at any height, and on active job sites. Knowing how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) will also be important.
You will need to handle hazardous materials safely, allowing OSHA and other safety rules will be a key part of your training.
Industrial painters are always in high demand.
Industrial Painter Apprenticeship
Hybrid Learning Approach
Hybrid Learning Apprenticeship: Classroom and on-the-job learning. Minimum 144 hours of classroom and mandated on-the-job hours per year.
Classroom Learning
Curriculum: Union introduction, finishing trades, health & safety, leadership, and professional development. Minimum 144 hours of classroom instruction.
On-the-Job Learning
Apprentice Curriculum: Union introduction, finishing trades, safety, leadership/professional development.
Assessment: hands-on/written tests, job performance.
Web-based Learning
Access all training material instantly through the secure web-based Learning Management System (LMS). Administer, document, track, and report on training programs, events, e-learning, and content.
Timeline
While a typical apprenticeship lasts up to four years, enough experience in your craft can make this process much shorter.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and Benefits
Great Pay
Advance your career with training and immediate pay/benefits. Earn While You Learn. Start building your desired life without school debt.
The average pay for an IUPAT industrial painter is 12 percent above the national average.
Great Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Pension
- Training & Skill Development
- Retirement Saving Opportunities
Training for a Lifetime
IUPAT members have access to continuous training to stay current in their craft. Stay ahead of the curve, advance throughout your career, and remain in high demand.
TestimonialsTestimonials
I was working at a bar struggling really bad, then I decided to join our union. It's been so much easier, I'm happy & have a house now. I'm saving and not struggling paycheck to paycheck.
As a woman, it’s nice to have this kind of job. You make great money, the hours are great, and I find that I’m a role model for other women, because honestly, if they see that I can do it, then they think they can do it too.
Since joining our union and learning a skilled trade, I have been able to take myself out of a horrible situation financially. This has truly enhanced my life in a way that I don't think I would've ever gotten to. This has really afforded me a much better life.
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