Painter

Smithindustriestx; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 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.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with surface prep, sanding, masking and the use of small hand tools, and be committed to safe work practices and hazard recognition.

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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and wear PPE, exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe, and report incidents 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Hazard recognition

Tools

Hand tools

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