Shop Painter/Blaster

CB&I; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

CB&I is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety and environmental guidelines. The role involves surface prep via masking, grit blasting, and chemical rinses, followed by application of primers and finishes using spray equipment or brushes.

A focus on quality, accuracy, and PPE compliance is essential. Responsibilities include maintaining paint quality with gauges, performing routine equipment checks, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent preferred for candidates.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Willing to be clean shaved for respirator use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by removing coatings using masking, grit blasting, or chemical rinses.
• Clean, smooth, and dry surfaces prior to the application of paint.
• Measure, mix, and prepare paints and coatings according to job specifications.
• Use viscosity cups, thickness gauges, and gloss gauges to verify paint quality.
• Apply primers, intermediate coats, and finish coats using spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers, or brushes.
• Operate painting equipment safely while wearing PPE, including respirators when necessary.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot painting equipment to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Wet painting

Color vision

Multitasking

Tool handling

Team communication

English literacy

Industrial painting

Blast knowledge

Lifting

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Tools

Viscosity cup

Thickness gauge

Gloss gauge

Spray equipment

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing and applying industrial coatings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Benefits Offered

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Standard work schedule is 4 days a week (Monday- Thursday), 10 hours a day.

Mandatory Overtime on weekends based on production needs

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by removing existing coatings using masking, grit blasting, or chemical rinses
• Clean, smooth, and dry surfaces prior to the application of paint
• Measure, mix, and prepare paints and coatings according to job specifications
• Use tools such as viscosity cups, thickness gauges, and gloss gauges to verify paint quality
• Apply primers, intermediate coats, and finish coats using spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers, or brushes
• Select appropriate application tools and techniques based on surface type and project requirements
• Operate painting equipment safely while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective eyewear and self-contained suits when necessary
• Clean and maintain work areas following completion of painting tasks
• Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous chemicals and materials in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot painting equipment to ensure proper operation

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must pass pre employment drug screen
• Must be willing to be clean shaved for respirator use

Skills and Behaviors

• Experience wet painting using a gun
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to work with all levels of employees
• Strong communication skills
• Know the safety in painting.
• Able to Reading & writing in English
• Knowing how to paint in industrial or heavy commercial painting.
• Knowing the types of blast. (near white, white or commercial).
• Know how to hand blast.
• You will have to shovel shot at times
• Knowing Ambient Conditions on when to paint & not to paint.
• Know how to read a wet mil gauge & take wet mil reading.
• Know how to repair paint guns.
• Able to repair pump if needed or if having trouble with pump or paint gun knowing on what to do.
• Able to lift 50 to 60 lbs.
• Knowing how to clean paint pump & paint gun out.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Drive a fork-lift.
• Able to follow instructions (verbal & writing).
• Able to work different shifts & overtime when needed.
• Willing to work wherever needed.