Tank Coatings Technician & Finish Painter

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Utility Worker / Finish Painter to support the coating, refurbishment, and finishing of used cooking oil storage tanks.

You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, inspect finishes, and help with fabrication and general shop tasks. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and operating basic tools and equipment in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with industrial or commercial painting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tank surfaces for coating, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, grinding, masking, and blasting as required.
• Apply coatings, primers, and finish paints using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes per specifications.
• Inspect finished surfaces for quality, coverage, and defects; perform touch-ups as needed.
• Follow coating thickness, cure time, and environmental requirements.
• Assist with tank movement, staging, and positioning using forklifts, pallet jacks, or cranes (if certified).
• Support fabrication and assembly operations as needed (drilling, grinding, deburring, cleaning, bolting).
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools, paint equipment, and work areas.
• Load and unload materials and finished products.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements.
• Properly handle flammable materials, solvents, and coatings.
• Use required PPE including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces to reduce hazards.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, and paint specifications.
• Complete basic production and quality check documentation when required.
• Communicate issues related to quality, safety, or scheduling to supervision.

Skills

Industrial painting

Time management

Physical stamina

Forklift experience

Crane experience

Surface prep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Utility Worker / Finish Painter to support the coating, refurbishment, and finishing of used cooking oil storage tanks.

You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, inspect finishes, and help with fabrication and general shop tasks. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and operating basic tools and equipment in a fast-paced