Industrial Painter Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Industrial painters apply protective coatings to large-scale structures like bridges, ships, and industrial facilities. Most H-1B visa petitions require a bachelor's degree, but industrial painting can qualify through the specialty occupation path when combined with technical certifications in coating systems, surface preparation, or hazardous materials handling. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are seeking an Industrial Painter (2nd Shift) to join our federal team at our York, PA location. We keep the Navy cool. Literally. Our team custom designs, develops, and manufactures chilled water HVAC and refrigeration equipment for Navy vessels around the world. This role consists of performing duties to spray and finish paint parts, and medium to large complex, specially engineered product units, systems and affix data plates.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Pay: $31.79
Shift: 1st
Benefits: Begin first day of employment.
Relocation: Assistance may be available. Conditions apply
- This is a Union position
Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Industrial Painter, you will:
- Paint in booth, on floor, or product, ladders, and scaffolds. Work indoors or outdoors.
- Working from drawings, customer orders, process sheets, specifications, paint manufacturer instructions.
- Cleans, prepares surfaces to be painted, chip, slag, mask as required.
- Mixes paint to proper viscosity, measure, add epoxy powders, and thins down as required.
- Erect canvas shelter around units.
- Spray paint various primers, enamels, epoxies, protective compounds.
- Clean, wipe up excess paint, remove masking, visually check for runs, shadows, improper coverage, touch up, check paint thickness.
- Clean, maintain spray gun, and paint system.
- Uses hand, powered hand tools, paint gauge, spray painting, viscosity measuring, and appropriate material handling equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Over 1 and up to 2 or more years of industrial or automotive painting experience; spray, brush, finish, paint parts, etc of specially engineered product systems, equipment, and units.
- Ability to perform moderate physical effort working continuously with light weight or frequently with average weight materials when manipulating spray gun, hand paint materials, cleaning surfaces.
- Ability to follow safety precautions necessary to prevent injury to others.
- Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions with varying degrees of exposure to paint, thinner, fumes, dirt, rust to the extent of being objectionable.
- Exposure to incapacitating accident, working under crane held unit, climbing on ladder and crawling atop unit.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with MIL-Specs (military specifications)
PREFERRED EDUCATION
- Read, write, add subtract decimals, fractions, simple use of process sheets, proportion materials.
WHO WE ARE
The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.
If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job: 1594
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an Industrial Painter (2nd Shift) to join our federal team at our York, PA location. We keep the Navy cool. Literally. Our team custom designs, develops, and manufactures chilled water HVAC and refrigeration equipment for Navy vessels around the world. This role consists of performing duties to spray and finish paint parts, and medium to large complex, specially engineered product units, systems and affix data plates.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Pay: $31.79
Shift: 1st
Benefits: Begin first day of employment.
Relocation: Assistance may be available. Conditions apply
- This is a Union position
Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Industrial Painter, you will:
- Paint in booth, on floor, or product, ladders, and scaffolds. Work indoors or outdoors.
- Working from drawings, customer orders, process sheets, specifications, paint manufacturer instructions.
- Cleans, prepares surfaces to be painted, chip, slag, mask as required.
- Mixes paint to proper viscosity, measure, add epoxy powders, and thins down as required.
- Erect canvas shelter around units.
- Spray paint various primers, enamels, epoxies, protective compounds.
- Clean, wipe up excess paint, remove masking, visually check for runs, shadows, improper coverage, touch up, check paint thickness.
- Clean, maintain spray gun, and paint system.
- Uses hand, powered hand tools, paint gauge, spray painting, viscosity measuring, and appropriate material handling equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Over 1 and up to 2 or more years of industrial or automotive painting experience; spray, brush, finish, paint parts, etc of specially engineered product systems, equipment, and units.
- Ability to perform moderate physical effort working continuously with light weight or frequently with average weight materials when manipulating spray gun, hand paint materials, cleaning surfaces.
- Ability to follow safety precautions necessary to prevent injury to others.
- Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions with varying degrees of exposure to paint, thinner, fumes, dirt, rust to the extent of being objectionable.
- Exposure to incapacitating accident, working under crane held unit, climbing on ladder and crawling atop unit.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with MIL-Specs (military specifications)
PREFERRED EDUCATION
- Read, write, add subtract decimals, fractions, simple use of process sheets, proportion materials.
WHO WE ARE
The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.
If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job: 1594
LI-JW2
LI-Onsite
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Highlight specialized coating certifications
NACE, SSPC, or AMPP certifications in protective coatings strengthen H-1B petitions by demonstrating specialized knowledge beyond basic painting skills.
Target industrial contractors over residential companies
Large industrial contractors handling government projects or infrastructure work are more likely to sponsor visas than residential painting companies.
Emphasize technical knowledge requirements
Focus on surface preparation science, coating chemistry knowledge, and environmental compliance requirements that distinguish industrial painting from general painting work.
Consider apprenticeship-to-sponsorship pathways
Some industrial contractors sponsor foreign workers through formal apprenticeship programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction in coating technology.
Research companies with federal contracts
Contractors working on military bases, bridges, or government facilities often have more structured hiring processes and visa sponsorship capabilities.
Document safety and environmental training
OSHA 30-hour certification, lead-safe work practices, and hazardous waste handling credentials demonstrate the specialized safety knowledge industrial painting requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can industrial painters get H-1B visa sponsorship without a college degree?
H-1B visa requires either a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience through the 3-for-1 rule. For industrial painting, you'd need 12+ years of specialized experience in protective coatings, surface preparation, or industrial applications, plus industry certifications like NACE or SSPC to demonstrate the role's specialty occupation status.
What makes industrial painting qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Industrial painting qualifies when it requires specialized knowledge of coating chemistry, surface preparation science, environmental regulations, or advanced application techniques. The job description must emphasize technical requirements beyond basic painting skills, such as multi-coat systems, corrosion protection, or hazardous materials handling.
How to find Industrial Painter jobs with visa sponsorship?
Search for Industrial Painter positions with visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international workers with sponsoring employers. Focus on manufacturing companies, shipyards, construction firms, and industrial maintenance contractors that frequently sponsor H-2B visa or EB-3 visas for skilled painters. These employers often need workers for coating applications, surface preparation, and protective painting in industrial settings.
Which visa types work best for industrial painter positions?
H-1B is most common for specialty industrial coating positions requiring technical knowledge. TN visa works for Canadian and Mexican painters with relevant degrees. O-1 visa could apply for painters with extraordinary ability in specialized techniques like marine coatings or historic preservation work.
Do industrial painting companies typically sponsor work visas?
Large industrial contractors and specialty coating companies sponsor visas more often than residential painters. Companies handling infrastructure projects, marine work, or government contracts have more resources and experience with visa sponsorship processes. Smaller residential painting companies rarely sponsor work visas.
What certifications strengthen visa applications for industrial painters?
NACE (now AMPP) coating inspector certifications, SSPC protective coating specialist credentials, and OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification demonstrate specialized knowledge. Lead-safe work practices certification and hazardous materials handling credentials also support the argument that industrial painting requires specialized training beyond general painting skills.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Industrial Painter jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.