Painter 1st Shift

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Painter to join our precision manufacturing team. You will follow process sheets, prepare surfaces, apply coatings, inspect parts, and ensure a quality finish on stock and custom parts.

You will also help maintain spray booths and equipment, adhere to safety protocols, manage painting supplies, and collaborate with supervisors to optimize production. This shift runs 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Math skills: reads English instructions and logs.
• Physical capability: lift/push/pull heavy items.
• Policy/procedure compliance: follow scheduled hours and policies.
• Stamina: stand for entire shift in non-climate-controlled shop.
• Machining knowledge: learn basic machining concepts and use measuring devices.
• Collaboration: work with supervisors and team members.
• Accuracy: attention to detail for quality.
• Reliability: dependability and consistent performance.
• Adaptable precision: stay detailed under changing production demands.

Responsibilities

• Follow production instructions: interpret sheets, blueprints, supervisor instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for painting: clean, mask, plug, or block to prep items for coating.
• Apply coatings: apply paint/coating with even coverage, avoid overspray.
• Inspect parts: verify stenciling against blueprints, patch/grind as needed.
• Ensure quality finish: achieve smooth coating, recoat if needed for thickness.
• Adhere to safety protocols: wear PPE, handle parts safely.
• Maintain equipment: clean spray booths, equipment, filters, tanks.
• Inventory management: ensure painting supplies are stocked and available.
• Transfer finished parts: move to final inspection or shipping area.
• Assist as needed: support other tasks or departments.

Skills

Math skills

Physical capability

Policy/procedure compliance

Stamina

Machining knowledge

Collaboration

Accuracy

Reliability

Adaptable precision

Job description

Are you ready to bring your painting skills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Painters like you!

What You’ll Do:

• Follow production instructions: Interpret process sheets, blueprints, and supervisor instructions (written/verbal) to complete production tasks accurately.
• Prepare surfaces for painting: Clean, mask, plug, or block surfaces not to be coated, ensuring all items are ready for finishing.
• Apply coatings: Precisely apply paint or other coating material to both stock and custom parts, avoiding overspray and ensuring even coverage.
• Inspect parts: Verify stenciling accuracy against blueprints and check for defects, performing patching and grinding as needed to meet quality standards.
• Ensure quality finish: Achieve smooth, even coating free of runs, pinholes, or bare spots. Recoat or touch up as needed to achieve the desired thickness and finish.
• Adhere to safety protocols: Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing required PPE and safely maneuvering parts using manual techniques or hoists.
• Maintain equipment: Clean and maintain spray booths, application equipment, filters, and tanks according to established practices to ensure operational efficiency.
• Inventory management: Ensure necessary painting and coating supplies are stocked and available.
• Transfer finished parts: Move completed items to the final inspection or shipping area.
• Assist as needed: Support additional tasks or assist other departments as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Math skills: Requires average math skills, with the ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English.
• Physical capability: Must be physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
• Policy/procedure compliance: Must be able to work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and all other company policies.
• Stamina: Must be able to consistently stand for an entire shift in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• Machining knowledge: Ability to learn fundamental machining concepts and demonstrate proficiency in using measuring devices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including supervisors, to optimize production processes and implement improvements.
• Accuracy: Attention to detail is essential for maintaining quality standards.
• Reliability: Demonstrates a strong commitment to dependability and consistent performance.
• Adaptable precision : Detail-oriented with the flexibility to respond effectively to shifting production demands.

Your Schedule:

• 1st Shift - 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!"

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
• Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company.

Ready to Join Us?

Disclaimers

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and anE-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

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