Surface Prep & Painter Helper

Austin Industries, Inc.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a Painter Helper to assist skilled painters by preparing wood and metal surfaces for painting and by painting equipment, parts, machinery, buildings, and other areas using a spray gun, brush or roller. Duties include reading work orders and following instructions.

The role requires basic industrial experience; education is not required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 6+ months in an industrial setting preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order and follows verbal instructions.
• Prepares surfaces by removing dirt, oil, grease, old paint and filling holes.
• Works at heights with no fear.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to obtain a smooth surface.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladder for tasks above ground level.
• Applies paint to surfaces using a brush and/or roller.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read work orders

Surface preparation

Paint application

Height work

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a Painter Helper to assist skilled painters by preparing wood and metal surfaces for painting and by painting equipment, parts, machinery, buildings, and other areas using a spray gun, brush or roller. Duties include reading work orders and following instructions.

The role requires basic industrial experience; education is not required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.