Painter Helper (Baytown, TX) Austin Industrial

Austin External; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Baytown, TX is seeking a Painter Helper to assist painters in preparing wood and metal surfaces and applying paint to equipment, parts, machinery, buildings and other areas using a spray gun, brush or roller. Responsibilities include reading work orders, surface preparation for paint, working at heights, filling defects, and assisting with scaffolding or ladder setup.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; TWIC Card may be required.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• TWIC Card may be required.
• Ability to work at heights and on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wood/metal surfaces for painting and apply paint with brush/roller.
• Read work orders and follow verbal instructions.
• Assist with scaffolding or ladder setup as needed.
• Work at heights and ensure safe execution of tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial experience

Tools

TWIC Card

Job description

Painter Helper (Baytown, TX) Austin Industrial

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: PAINT035083

• Posted : October 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Baytown, TX, USA

Description

Painter Helper

Will help painters 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.
• May erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform task above ground level.
• Apply paint to surface using a 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.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience – 6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish .

Accessibility Note

• If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at [phone].

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TWIC Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
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