Industrial Painter & Coatings Specialist (MIL-SPEC)

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

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.