Industrial Painter & Surface Prep Specialist

Austin Industries; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Texas is seeking a skilled Painter Blaster to prepare wood and metal surfaces for painting, and to paint machinery, buildings, and equipment using spray guns, brushes, and rollers. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman experience; no formal education minimum is required.

Duties include surface prep, scaffolding setup, color mixing, and safe work at heights. Join a legacy of industrial maintenance across multiple sectors and contribute to quality finishes while adhering

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order and receives instructions verbally.
• Prepares surface using methods appropriate to remove dirt, oil, grease, removing old paint, smoothing cracks, and filling holes.
• Work at heights with no fear.
• May fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• May erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform task above ground level.
• Apply paint to surface using a spray gun, brush, and/or roller.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Job description

Austin Industrial in Texas is seeking a skilled Painter Blaster to prepare wood and metal surfaces for painting, and to paint machinery, buildings, and equipment using spray guns, brushes, and rollers. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman experience; no formal education minimum is required.

Duties include surface prep, scaffolding setup, color mixing, and safe work at heights. Join a legacy of industrial maintenance across multiple sectors and contribute to quality finishes while adhering