Industrial Painter: Coatings & Finishes (Entry Level)

Trinity Industries; Longview, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity TankCar, Inc. in Longview, TX is seeking an Entry Painter to prepare, coat and finish metal surfaces using conventional or airless spray equipment. The role focuses on applying industrial paints according to prescribed formulas and ensuring consistent finishes.

You will mix paints, adjust spray nozzles, monitor viscosity and flow, and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of painting lines and equipment while following all safety rules.

Qualifications

• Apply exterior coatings by spray and/or hand-held methods.
• Seal and/or bake final interior and exterior coatings.
• Apply interior primer coats
• Prepare painting area.
• Apply primer or first exterior coat.
• Prepare and/or mix paint.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coat and finish metal surfaces.
• Operate conventional/airless spray equipment to apply finishes.
• Mix and apply alkyds, epoxies, gel coats, powder coats, urethane, zinc epoxies and water borne paints.

Skills

Exterior coatings spray

Paint prep & mixing

Safety compliance

Nozzle adjustment

Equipment cleaning

Tools

Airless spray gun

Conventional spray gun

Maintenance tools

Job description

Trinity TankCar, Inc. in Longview, TX is seeking an Entry Painter to prepare, coat and finish metal surfaces using conventional or airless spray equipment. The role focuses on applying industrial paints according to prescribed formulas and ensuring consistent finishes.

You will mix paints, adjust spray nozzles, monitor viscosity and flow, and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of painting lines and equipment while following all safety rules.