Header Painter/Blaster

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Kelvion in Catoosa, Oklahoma is seeking a responsible individual for painting and surface treatment duties. The role requires reading work orders, preparing paints, and operating spray equipment. Additionally, candidates must maintain production records and perform routine duties such as cleaning surfaces before painting.

The position demands completing a NACE paint test and passing a Pulmonary Function Test. Kelvion offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and be able to wear a respirator.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors.
• Prepare paint by selecting premixed options or mixing pigments.
• Maintain production records as required.

Skills

DFT measuring equipment interpretation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Cooperative teamwork

Respectful customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What you will be responsible for

• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
• Select premixed paints, or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Clean grease, rust, and dirt from product; wash surfaces prior to painting; may be required to blast parts to prepare for painting; apply masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Spread drop cloths over floors and cover surfaces that do not require paint with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Pour coating liquid into spray container and connect gun to air hose; turn sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Install specified nozzles in spray guns. Replace screens and filters; pull the trigger and direct spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat using enamel, polyurethane, epoxy, gel‑coat, lacquer, and other industrial paints; clean spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Load and move materials to work and drying areas by industrial forklift, overhead and jib cranes.
• Maintain production record of parts and jobs fabricated as required by the Department Manager.
• Perform other routine duties.
• Set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Abrade surfaces of metal or hard composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish.
• Shovel or pour abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Mask specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Load parts on racks or in enclosed rooms manually or using industrial forklift or overhead cranes.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
• Start equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive‑laden compressed air, gas over surface of parts.
• Direct nozzle over surface of large parts and manipulate parts under nozzle for specified interval.
• Examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Maintain production record of parts and jobs fabricated as required by the Department Manager.
• Assist painter in simple paint application.
• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• Must be able to wear respirator.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on‑site, ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.
• Ability to use and interpret DFT measuring equipment.

Competency or Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This person will also be required to fully pass a NACE paint test on plate with obstructions, all performed with a minimum in the presence of a NACE Level 2. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. One year related experience required.

What we offer YOU

At Kelvion, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

Equality Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.