Industrial Painter

Generon Igs; 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 company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Generon Igs in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced industrial painter to prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and operate spray equipment in a controlled facility. Familiarity with MIL-SPEC coatings and coating thickness verification is preferred.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read specifications, and adherence to safety and environmental rules. Competitive benefits and steady production scheduling accompany this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and industrial coating application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and sandblasting.
• 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 mil thickness gauge to ensure MIL-SPEC compliance.
• Follow work orders, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Maintain painting equipment, tools, and the paint booth in clean condition.
• Follow safety procedures, including PPE and handling hazardous materials.
• Maintain records of paint usage and completed work.
• 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 environmental regulations for storage, disposal, and emissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Tools

Mil thickness gauge

Spray guns

Paint booth

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Houston, TX 77086, 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.).

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications: 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.