Skilled - Paint Technician

QPS Employment Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Houston is seeking a Paint Technician to apply industrial coatings on metal products and prepare surfaces for painting. You will mix paints, set up spray equipment, and ensure the correct finish using brushes, spray guns, and sanders.

The role requires at least 1 year of coating experience, basic math skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The 1st shift runs 5:30am–4:00pm Monday–Thursday with pay of $21.00–$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience applying industrial coatings and/or paint.
• Ability to do basic math and calculations.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.
• 5+ years of experience in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and SDS preferred.
• 5+ years in product knowledge of key electrical components of a Protection & Control Panel (SEL, Electroswitch, test switches, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material.
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers.
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture.
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer.
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray.
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs.
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, using portable power tools
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings.
• May install windows, door panes panels, handles, drains, or other accessories.
• May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time.
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

US work authorization

Autonomy

Mathematics basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Substation Design Suite (SDS)

Job description

Position Title: Paint Technician Wage: $21.00-$25.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 5:30am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday

Paint Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings
• May install windows, door panes panels, handles, drains, or other accessories
• May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment

Paint Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1+ years of experience applying industrial coatings and/or paint required
• Ability to do basic math and calculations required
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design and engineering required
• 5+ years of experience in managing project managers and junior engineers required
• 5+ years in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and Substation Design Suite (SDS) is preferred required
• 5+ years in product knowledge of key electrical components of a Protection & Control Panel (SEL, Electroswitch, test switches, etc.) required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check requiredAbility to physically push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 4+ hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for 4+ hours at a time required
• Ability to work at heights above 6 feet required
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces required
• Alignment with company core values required
• Any other assignments given by management
• Minimum 5 years of experience applying industrial coatings and/or paint preferred IND999

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.