Industrial Painter & Surface Prep Specialist

Austin Industries, Inc.; Freeport, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. in Freeport, TX is seeking a Painter Blaster to prepare wood and metal surfaces and paint equipment, parts, and buildings using a spray gun, brush, or roller.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, surface prep, working at heights, mixing coatings, and erecting ladders or scaffolding. Applicants must have 3–5 years Journeyman experience and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years journeyman level experience.
• TWIC Card
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and follow instructions.
• Prepare surfaces by removing dirt, oil, and old paint; smooth cracks and fill holes.
• Work at heights; erect scaffolding or ladders as needed.
• Apply paint to surfaces using spray gun, brush or roller.
• Mix coating liquids to required color per specifications.
• Fill cavities and dents with putty for smooth finish.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surface preparation

Paint application

Read work orders

Working at heights

Mix coatings

Tools

Spray gun

Brush

Roller

Scaffolding

Ladder

Paddle mixer

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. in Freeport, TX is seeking a Painter Blaster to prepare wood and metal surfaces and paint equipment, parts, and buildings using a spray gun, brush, or roller.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, surface prep, working at heights, mixing coatings, and erecting ladders or scaffolding. Applicants must have 3–5 years Journeyman experience and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.