**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Journeyman Painters** for projects located in the **Minden, LA area** . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is **$28/hour** based on experience and plus **$100/day worked per diem** for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Painter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Preparing, finishing & applying industrial coatings to components and materials + Sand, prep & repair materials and surfaces prior to painting + Ensure surfaces are clean, free of defects, and ready for coating + Mix paints primers and coatings according to specifications + Perform spray painting as the primary application method with additional roller or brush application as needed + Maintain and repair paint equipment including spray guns and paint booths + Ensure all tools and areas are clean and in safe working condition + Inspect finished work for quality and completeness + Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines during preparation and application of paints and coatings **Requirements** + Prior work experience + Ability to follow written and verbal instructions + Demonstrated ability to use spray guns, sanding tools, and other paint department equipment + Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality + Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with safety protocols + Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and work in varied temperatures + Comfortable working with paint fumes and in a production environment **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app **, TradeGig** , in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Location** US-TX-HOUSTON **Posted Date** _4 hours ago_ _(1/21/2026 1:10 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2026-365557_ **_Category_** _Painter - Journeyman_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Location_** _US-TX-HOUSTON_