Senior Painter

Trinity Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Painter to join their Fort Worth team. This role offers a chance to showcase your skills in applying industrial paint finishes on various surfaces while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in spray painting and coating applications, along with a commitment to teamwork and excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a well-respected company that has been a leader in the industry for decades.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in painting and coating applications.
• Strong understanding of interior coatings and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coat, and finish metal surfaces with precision.
• Apply various types of paint systems according to formulas.
• Follow safety rules and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Spray Painting

Coating Applications

Safety Practices

Mixing Paints

Tools

Conventional Spray Equipment

Airless Spray Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Senior Painter (2401009)

Trinity Industries, Inc. is hiring a Senior Painter at our Fort Worth plant.

Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. Over the last 85 years, Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose of Delivering Goods, For the Good of All.

The Senior Painter position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who does not shy away from a challenge.

As a Painter at Trinity, you’ll prepare, coat, and finish metal and/or other surfaces. You’ll operate conventional/airless spray equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal and/or other types of surfaces. You’ll also mix and apply alkyds, epoxies, gel coats, powder coats, urethane, zinc epoxies, and water borne paint systems according to a prescribed formula. You will also adjust nozzles on spray guns to obtain the proper dispersion of spray and monitor the flow and viscosity of the paint for solution.

What you'll do:

• Expertly apply exterior coatings by spray and/or hand-held methods
• Expertly seal and/or bake final interior and exterior coatings
• Apply paint inside confined space vessels (large cylindrical vessels)
• Expertly apply interior primer coats
• Prepare painting area
• Apply primer or first exterior coat
• Prepare and/or mix paint
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience (preferred)
• Understands most interior coatings and/or applications