GRINDER / PAINTER

NEXUS DISPOSAL•Houston, TX

54d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Grinder / Painter grinds, sands, cleans, polishes, repairs, and prepares waste dumpsters, metal parts, and other workpieces for finishing. The role uses hand and power tools, abrasives, measuring equipment, and specified processes to correct defects and meet quality standards. It also includes painting and coating work, from preparing surfaces and mixing coatings to operating spray equipment, applying finishes, cleaning equipment, and maintaining appropriate respirator and breathing-air systems. The position is based in a warehouse/shop environment in Houston, Texas. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Saturdays as needed. Employees must be able to work various shifts and overtime as necessary. The role requires prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stay alert and pay attention to the task.
Self-motivated and able to work as a team player in a team environment.
Able to stand for long periods.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Able to work various shifts and overtime as necessary.
Must complete a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

Grind, sand, clean, or polish dumpsters and parts to correct defects or prepare surfaces for finishing, using hand and power tools.
Select files and abrasives based on material, workpiece dimensions and shape, stock removal, specified finish, and finishing steps.
Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
Inspect finished workpieces, compare them with templates, measure dimensions, or test them in working machinery to verify quality.
Record product and processing data on specified forms.
Transfer equipment, objects, or parts to designated work areas using moving devices.
Apply solutions and chemicals to equipment, objects, or parts using hand tools.
Repair and maintain equipment, objects, or parts using hand tools.
Sharpen abrasive grinding tools using machines and hand tools.
File grooved, contoured, and irregular metal surfaces to conform to templates, other parts, layouts, or blueprint specifications.
Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts with cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
Hammer out bulges or bends in metal workpieces.
Select and mix coating paints to the desired color and prepare spraying equipment, including cleaning or adjusting spray guns.
Follow direction from the area lead and work independently when not under direct supervision.
Read and understand technical documents, including paint-mixing procedures, and maintain sprayer equipment as required.
Develop painting proficiency, meet company productivity rates, maintain paint thickness, and learn job tasks as required.
Clean spraying equipment daily with solvent or other recommended cleaning solutions.
Operate the blaster to clean steel according to specified safety requirements.
Maintain respirator care and operation, and use the breathing-air supply system when spraying epoxy paints.
Apply touch-ups or second coats and remove paint splatters when finished.
Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
Scrape, sand, prime, or seal surfaces before painting.