Painter (Freeport, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industries; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Painter Blaster to prep wood and metal surfaces and apply coatings to equipment, parts, machinery, buildings and other areas using spray, brush and roller.

The role requires 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience, ability to work at heights and to set up ladders or scaffolding as needed. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• 3-5 years journeyman level experience.
• TWIC Card preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order and receives instructions verbally.
• Prepares surface using methods to remove dirt, oil, grease, old paint, cracks and holes.
• Works at heights with no fear and may erect scaffolding or set up ladders.
• Fills cavities and dents to attain a smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquids to match specifications.
• Applies paint using spray gun, brush or roller.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Read work orders

Surface preparation

Spray painting

Education

No minimum education

Job description

Description

Painter Blaster

Must be able to prepare wood and metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment, parts, machinery, buildings, and other working areas using a spray gun, brush and rollers. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads work order and receives instructions verbally.
• Prepares surface using methods appropriate to remove dirt, oil, grease, removing old paint, smoothing cracks, and filling holes.
• Work at heights with no fear.
• May fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• May erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform task above ground level.
• Apply paint to surface using a spray gun, brush, and/or roller.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Painter Blaster

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) .
• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• TWIC Card

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.