Entry-Level Industrial Painter: Precision & Safety

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-oriented Level I Painter to support our fabrication operations. The role involves preparing vessels and fabricated products for painting and performing touch-up work to ensure finished products meet quality and safety standards.

You will adhere to safety policies, wear required PPE, and report incidents. Responsibilities include surface preparation, masking, cleaning, and touch-ups to correct imperfections and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial painting or paint preparation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and surface preparation techniques.
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition (JSA experience a plus).
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, wear required PPE, exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe, and immediately report all incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to a supervisor
• Prepare vessels and other Smith Industries products for painting and touch-up
• Perform surface preparation including sanding, cleaning, inspecting, masking, and taping
• Prepare products for painting by blowing down with air, wiping with thinner, and cleaning surfaces as required
• Perform touch-up painting to correct imperfections and ensure product quality
• Safely use small hand tools and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-oriented Level I Painter to support our fabrication operations. The role involves preparing vessels and fabricated products for painting and performing touch-up work to ensure finished products meet quality and safety standards.

You will adhere to safety policies, wear required PPE, and report incidents. Responsibilities include surface preparation, masking, cleaning, and touch-ups to correct imperfections and ensure product quality.