Painter

Apscareerportal; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-oriented Painter to support our fabrication operations. You will prepare vessels and fabricated products for painting, perform touch-up work, and ensure finished products meet quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, use of PPE, and the ability to follow instructions while working as part of a team to maintain production quality.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial painting or paint preparation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE.
• Prepare vessels and Smith Industries products for painting and touch-up.
• Perform surface preparation including sanding, cleaning, inspecting, masking, and taping.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and wiping as required.
• Perform touch-up painting to correct imperfections and ensure quality.
• Safely use small hand tools and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Hazard recognition

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-oriented and safety-focused Painter to support our fabrication operations. This role is responsible for preparing vessels and fabricated products for painting and performing touch-up work to ensure finished products meet quality and safety standards.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, wear required PPE, exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe, and immediately report all incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to a supervisor
• Prepare vessels and other Smith Industries products for painting and touch-up
• Perform surface preparation including sanding, cleaning, inspecting, masking, and taping
• Prepare products for painting by blowing down with air, wiping with thinner, and cleaning surfaces as required
• Perform touch-up painting to correct imperfections and ensure product quality
• Safely use small hand tools and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial painting or paint preparation preferred
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and surface preparation techniques
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition (JSA experience a plus)
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team