Senior Painter: Industrial Coatings Specialist

Trinity Industries; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity TankCar, Inc. in Longview, TX is seeking a Senior Painter to prepare, coat, and finish metal surfaces using spray equipment and a range of coatings.

You will mix alkyds, epoxies, gel coats, powder coats, urethane, and zinc epoxies following prescribed formulas while adjusting spray gun nozzles to achieve proper dispersion. The role requires maintaining viscosity, monitoring pressure, cleaning lines and guns, and ensuring safe operation of drying ovens.

Qualifications

• Expertly apply exterior coatings by spray and/or hand-held methods.
• Seal and/or bake final interior and exterior coatings.
• Apply interior primer coats.
• Prepare painting area and assist with paint preparation.
• Follow all safety rules and practices; participate in safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coat, and finish metal surfaces with industrial paints.
• Operate spray equipment and adjust nozzles for proper dispersion.
• Monitor paint flow, viscosity, and drying parameters.
• Clean and maintain painting lines and guns; ensure proper ventilation.
• Assist in safety committees or initiatives as needed.

Skills

Spray painting

Coating inspection

Safety compliance

Surface prep

Primer application

Paint mixing

Team safety involvement

Job description

Trinity TankCar, Inc. in Longview, TX is seeking a Senior Painter to prepare, coat, and finish metal surfaces using spray equipment and a range of coatings.

You will mix alkyds, epoxies, gel coats, powder coats, urethane, and zinc epoxies following prescribed formulas while adjusting spray gun nozzles to achieve proper dispersion. The role requires maintaining viscosity, monitoring pressure, cleaning lines and guns, and ensuring safe operation of drying ovens.