Industrial Painter

Generon-Igs-Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 6% company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

GENERON IGS is seeking an experienced painter to prepare surfaces, mix and apply industrial coatings, and ensure MIL-SPEC compliant thickness and quality. The role requires reading work orders and drawings, following safety procedures, and maintaining equipment in good condition.

The successful candidate will operate spray guns, handle hazardous materials safely, and meet production schedules while delivering high-quality finishes in a manufacturing environment in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial painting experience.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and industrial coating application.
• Experience operating spray guns and industrial painting equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, drawings, and coating specifications.
• Ability to verify coating thickness using MIL-SPEC compliant methods.
• Ability to handle paints, solvents, and hazardous materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and sandblasting and removing rust, oil, and other contaminants.
• Mix and apply industrial paints, primers, and coatings per specifications.
• Operate spray guns and painting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verify paint coating thickness with MIL-SPEC gauges and ensure quality.
• Follow work orders, drawings, and customer specifications and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Coating inspection

Reading work orders/drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mil thickness gauge

Spray guns & painting equipment

Job description

The IGS Group has sales and manufacturing operations in the US (GENERON IGS, and China (SMC-IGS) and Sales-only offices in Germany, and Norway. The IGS Group specializes in technologies that separate atmospheric gases from compressed air systems, and Process Gas separations (Biogas, H2, He, etc.).Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and sandblasting removing rust, oil, and other contaminants.Mix and apply industrial paints, primers, and coatings according to specifications.Operate spray guns and other painting equipment safely and efficiently.Verify paint coating thickness using a calibrated mil thickness gauge to ensure compliance with applicable military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and customer requirements, thickness, color, and overall quality.Follow work orders, drawings, and customer specifications.Maintain painting equipment, tools, and the paint booth in clean working condition.Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of hazardous materials.Maintain accurate records of paint usage and completed work as required.Meet production schedules and quality standards.Identify and report defects, equipment issues, or material shortages to the supervisor.Maintain a clean and organized work area.Follow company policies and environmental regulations for paint storage, disposal, and emissions.Required:Minimum of 3 years of industrial painting experience.Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and industrial coating application.Experience operating spray guns and industrial painting equipment.Ability to read and follow work orders, drawings, and coating specifications.Ability to use a mil thickness gauge to verify coating thickness in accordance with applicable MIL-SPEC and customer requirements.Knowledge of paint inspection, quality standards, and defect identification.Proper handling and storage of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.Ability to follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as required.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.Preferred:Experience applying military-specification (MIL-SPEC) coatings and verifying coating thickness to meet customer requirements.Compensation & Benefits:Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Health, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) plan with 6% company match.Paid vacations and holidays