Painter

Panelmatic, Inc; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K and profit sharing

Paid personal and professional development

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Conroe, Texas is seeking candidates to operate painting equipment and apply industrial coatings to metal products. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, mixing chemicals, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least one year of relevant experience, and must be able to work autonomously. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401K, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• One year or more experience applying industrial coatings and or paint required.
• Ability to do basic math and calculations required.
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove contaminants.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products.
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting using various tools.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray guns

Power tools

Job description

Job Duties:

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings
• May install windows, door panes, handles, drains, or other accessories
• May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• One year or more experience applying industrial coatings and or paint required
• Ability to do basic math and calculations required
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• US work authorization without sponsorship required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 75 lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to work at heights above six feet required
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces required
• Alignment with company core values required

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years