Painter - Coating and Lining

Transco Railway Products Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Transco Railway Products Inc. in Houston is hiring a Painter responsible for the operation and maintenance of paint machines. The ideal candidate must have interior coatings experience, be able to read work orders, and maintain safety standards at all times. Key duties include selecting paint according to company requirements, operating equipment to meet specifications, and maintaining a clean workspace. The role requires physical strength to handle materials and safety equipment. This position is vital to ensuring quality in our manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand work orders.
• Ability to select and match paint colors accurately.
• Willingness to learn different tasks related to painting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain paint machines as per manufacturing standards.
• Operate equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean workspace and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Interior linings and coatings experience

Ability to read work orders

Mechanically inclined

Visual color discrimination

Job description

The Painter (interior linings and coatings experience a must) is responsible for the set-up, operation and maintenance of paint machines. The Painter will operate the equipment according to the specific manufacturing standards to meet customer specifications. The Painter must be able to read and understand work orders. They must follow all company guidelines and safety rules when performing duties.Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to: **SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS** Selects paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts and verifies paint consistency, using a viscosity meter. Ability to spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.Able to disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties. Maintain a clean workspace and follow tooling requirements. Other duties and projects as assigned by the Repair Manager, Repair Supervisor or Team Leader.**EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS**Ability to read and comprehend work orders.**OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED** Mechanically inclined and willingness to learn different tasks.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, work boots and the ability to wear a respirator.The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials for more than 50% of the workday.Ability to lift 50 pounds safely and able to drag blast hose over full length of the railcar.Visual color discrimination. The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.Near vision (ability to see details at close range). The ability to sustain mental and visual attention to details for sustained periods of time. Must comply with all safety requirements at all times and lead by example regarding safety.Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #LI-DNIWherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies.