Industrial Painter

Handling Systems and Conveyors, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Handling Systems and Conveyors, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks an industrial spray painter to apply protective enamel or epoxy coatings to manufactured surfaces in our facility. You will prepare materials, select paints, and operate spray guns while maintaining equipment.

Applicants should be able to read paint procedures, keep the paint mix room clean, and follow safety policies. Completion of an apprenticeship or on-the-job training is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program, previous experience, or on-the-job training required.

Responsibilities

• Spray surfaces with protective enamel or epoxy coatings.
• Prepare spraying equipment and mix paints per procedures.
• Read and apply paint mixing procedures and maintain sprayer equipment.
• Maintain paint mix room and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Clean spray equipment daily with solvents and cleaners.
• Read technical documents and follow directions from area lead.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; work in non-climate-controlled environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Job Summary:

The industrial spray painter will spray surfaces of manufactured products with protective material such as enamel or epoxy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selecting and mixing coating paints to desired color and prepare spraying equipment such as cleaning or adjusting spray guns.
• Willingness to take direction from area lead and follow that direction and to be a self-starter when not working under direct supervision.
• Be capable of reading and understanding technical documents such as paint mixing procedures and maintaining sprayer equipment as required.
• Have the ability and desire to become efficient with painting techniques, meet company productivity rates, maintain mil thickness, and learn all aspects of job as required.
• Cleaning spraying equipment with solvent or other recommended cleaning solutions daily.
• Maintaining the paint mix room while following the company safety policies.
• Clean steel according to specified guidelines provided by supervisor.
• Maintaining proper respirator care and operation and using the breathing air supply system when spraying epoxy paints.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program, previous experience, or on-the-job training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and painting.
• Bending and squatting for long lengths of time.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Job functionality list included with description.