INDUSTRIAL PAINTER II - MAGNOLIA, TX

Nabors; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Painter/Blaster to prepare and coat surfaces on oil field equipment, using abrasive blasting to remove rust and old coatings. You will mix coatings, apply primers and finishes, and ensure quality control on painted components.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years related experience, fluency in English, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Valid driver’s license is preferred and 5S lean practices apply on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years related experience are required.
• Fluency in English; ability to read safety and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Mask and cover components not to be painted or blasted.
• Perform abrasive blasting on metal surfaces to remove rust, scale, and coatings.
• Mix and prepare paints and coatings per specifications.
• Inspect surfaces before/after painting for proper prep and coating.
• Apply primers, paints, and coatings using spray equipment.
• Operate, clean, and maintain painting and blasting equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work area using 5S Lean principles.
• Measure thickness of paint and complete inspection forms.
• Overtime and/or weekend work as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Lead or Manager.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Painter/Blaster is responsible for preparing and coating various surfaces of equipment used in oil field operations to ensure the highest quality and durability. This role involves the application of protective coatings and the operation of abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, contaminants, and previous coatings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3+ years related experience is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with situations involving limited instructions or lack of direct leadership.

COMPUTER SKILLS

None required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License or I.D.

Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of tools and equipment within a MFG facility which produces large, industrial Oil & Gas drilling equipment.
• Mask and cover components not to be painted or blasted.
• Perform abrasive blasting (sandblasting) on metal surfaces to remove scale, rust, contaminants, and previous coatings as directed per established specifications.
• Mix and prepare paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.
• Inspect surfaces before and after painting to ensure proper surface preparation and coating application.
• Apply industrial-grade primers, paints, and coatings using spray equipment guns, and other appropriate tools.
• Operate, clean, and maintain painting and blasting equipment in good working condition.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing (5S) principles.
• Measures thickness of paint applied to objects and completes inspection forms as required.
• Work overtime and/or weekend as required.
• Other duties may be assigned by Team Leader or Manager.

About Us

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.