Painter / Sandblaster

IMI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401K plan

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

ERGs

PTO

Telemedicine

Mental health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

IMI in Houston is seeking a skilled painter to prepare, mix, and apply coatings to major sub-assemblies and parts in production. You will perform surface prep, masking, sanding, blasting, and spray painting according to specifications, while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in rigging/crane/forklift operations and prior industrial paint experience. On-site role with opportunities to advance within a safety-focused, global engineering company.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in rigging, crane and forklift operation required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent or 10 years on the job experience.
• Prior industrial paint knowledge and experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation activities, masking and sanding of product prior to painting or sandblasting.
• Perform blasting and spray-painting functions and preparatory undercoating.
• Clean and maintain paint shop equipment such as blast pots, air lines, fluid lines, paint pots, paint guns and respirators.
• Mix paints, primers according to specifications.
• Paint major assemblies and detail parts with use of spray guns.
• Inspect units for free operation and physical imperfections.

Skills

Rigging

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Paint handling

Surface prep

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint spray guns

Blast pots

Respirators

Paint shop equipment

Job description

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

Effectively prepares and paints and/or blast major sub-assemblies and other parts in production made according to specifications and schedule requirements. Responsible for mixing paints, matching colors, preparing surfaces, and applying paint to these surfaces. May perform touch-ups or coordinate large painting projects related to the industry.

Work Environment: On - Site Houston

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform surface preparation activities, which include masking and sanding of product prior to painting or sandblasting.
• Perform blasting and spray-painting functions and preparatory undercoating.
• Clean and maintain paint shop equipment such as blast pots, air lines, fluid lines, paint pots, paint guns and respirators.
• Mix paints, primers, etc. according to specifications
• Paint major assemblies and detail parts with use of spray guns
• Strip paint and prepares surfaces as required
• Use wet mill gauge as needed
• Measures blast profiles
• Valve assembly and disassembly
• Mix and pour refractory.
• Clean and sand blast parts and assemblies as needed.
• Inspect units for free operation and physical imperfections.
• Rework rejected product as specified by test results replacing indicated components.
• Place completed work in designated location.
• Notify supervisory personnel of equipment and operating difficulties.
• Responsible for cleaning/washing equipment prior to paint process.
• Ability to perform hydro pressure testing.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S and Lean Initiative Programs and complies with all safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies for Success

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonableaccommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands proper use of live loading equipment (hoists), of cylinder wash equipment and equipment used for painting process.
• Prior industrial paint knowledge and experience strongly preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in rigging, crane and forklift operation required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent or 10 years on the job experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).

Pay range: $22-25/ hour

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.