Paint Shop Helper

P&M Blasting and Coating; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

P&M Blasting and Coating in Houston, TX is seeking a entry-level helper to support coating operations. The role involves prepping surfaces, masking, cleaning, loading parts onto racks, and assisting with equipment maintenance under supervision.

The ideal candidate can follow directions, work well in a team, and learn new tasks in a manufacturing environment. High school diploma required; prior coating experience not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow specific directions – written or verbal.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cleaning items and surfaces to be coated – mask, plug, or block finished, machined or other surfaces as directed.
• Assist in assembling, maintenance, repair and cleaning of abrasive blasting and painting equipment.
• Ensure needed paint and coating supplies are on hand and staged for production.
• Load parts or equipment for paint onto hanging racks, tables, or horses.
• May assist in mixing and thinning the coatings according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform housekeeping activities and proper storage of materials and waste.
• Upkeep of coating booths and storage areas.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment complying with company and governmental rules and regulations.
• Other duties as directed by Production Manager or Operations Manager.

Skills

Follow directions

Team environment

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As directed, assist in preparing and cleaning items and surfaces to be coated – mask, plug, or block finished, machined or other surfaces as directed;
• Assist in assembling, maintenance, repair and cleaning of abrasive blasting and painting equipment;
• Ensure needed paint and coating supplies are on hand and staged for production;
• Load parts or equipment for paint onto hanging racks, tables, or horses;
• May assist in mixing and thinning the coatings according to manufacturer’s recommendations;
• Perform housekeeping activities, this includes, but is not limited to, picking up of all debris that results from production activities; properly storing all materials and equipment when they are not in use; properly storing and disposing of waste;
• Upkeep of coating booths and storage areas;
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment complying with company and governmental rules and regulations;
• Other duties as directed by Production Manager or Operations Manager.

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow specific directions – written or verbal.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess good communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in assisting role in industrial coating facility desirable, but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of lifting and moving material weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift.
• Physical requirements are those typically found in a manufacturing environment.