Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Painter will apply protective and finish coatings to sheet metal building components, ensuring professional, durable finishes that meet client specifications and quality standards for custom projects in the oil and gas, marine, and energy markets.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 12am | Some Saturdays 11am to 5pm

Accountabilities

Surface Preparation

• Inspect surfaces to assess readiness for painting
• Prepare assemblies by cleaning, masking, and priming as needed
• Identify and address surface imperfections before coating application

Painting & Coating Application

• Mix primers, paints, and coatings according to specifications and manufacturer guidelines
• Apply coatings using spray guns, brushes, or rollers based on job requirements
• Follow drawing specifications to ensure correct colors, thickness, and coverage
• Achieve smooth, consistent finishes free of runs, drips, or imperfections
• Apply multiple coats as required, allowing proper drying time between applications

Quality Control

• Inspect finished surfaces to verify conformance to specifications
• Measure coating thickness and document results as required
• Identify defects and perform touch-ups or corrections as needed
• Maintain accurate records for quality control purposes

Equipment & Material Management

• Maintain spray guns, hoses, and other painting equipment in good working condition
• Clean and store equipment properly after each use
• Monitor paint and material inventory and communicate supply needs

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all safety protocols for working with paints, solvents, and coatings
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators and protective clothing
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to regulations

Education

• High school diploma or GED, Required
• Coating certifications (NACE, SSPC), Preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of industrial painting experience in a commercial or manufacturing setting, Required
• Experience with spray application techniques and equipment
• Familiarity with primers, epoxies, urethanes, and other industrial coatings preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in mixing and applying paints to achieve specified finishes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and color codes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Understanding of coating systems and proper application techniques
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards
• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.
• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.
• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.
• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role will work in an office setting, however, frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards, and engage staff.

o Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.

o Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

o Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.

Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.