Painter

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading energy transition platform in Chicago is looking for an experienced Coatings Technician to prepare and apply industrial coatings according to engineering standards. Responsibilities include sanding, prepping parts, and using specialized paint guns. The ideal candidate has a vocational/technical certification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related work experience required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with airless and air supplied paint guns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply industrial coatings to components and assemblies.
• Sand and prep for paint new and used parts and surfaces.
• Use airless and air supplied paint guns to paint new and used parts.

Skills

Basic hand to eye coordination

Attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Vocational and or Technical certification

Tools

Airless paint guns

Basic pneumatic grinding tools

Basic hand tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

Prepare and apply industrial coatings to components and assemblies, all in accordance with ProEnergy and customer engineering standards and specifications.

Reports To: Fabrication Manager

Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• Sand and prep for paint, new and used parts and surfaces.
• Use airless and air supplied paint guns to paint new and used parts and surfaces.
• Mix and spray the correct paint per specifications.
• Know how to properly block, sand or featheredge existing coatings for refinishing.
• Mask surfaces to minimize tapelines, and overspray.
• Sand and buff all painted surfaces.
• Metal straightening and repair.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational and or Technical certification.
• 2+ years related work experience.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to closely follow verbal and written instructions.
• Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc).
• Must have basic metal straightening and repair skills.
• Must have experience with airless and air supplied paint guns.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Mental requirements (analyzing, interpreting, organizing, problem solving, etc.)
• Working conditions (indoors/outdoors, noisy environment, dusty, etc.)
• Must have good hand to eye coordination.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Must learn how to use basic pneumatic grinding tools.
• Use basic hand tools for disassembly/assembly.
• Use lifting equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions verbally and/or written (traveler) in English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.