Painter

Panelmatic • Houston, TX

64d • Onsite

About The Position

Panelmatic is seeking a skilled Grinder/Polisher to join our team. The Grinder/Polisher will be responsible for preparing metal surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing to ensure high-quality finishes on our custom control panels and other metal components. This role is critical in maintaining the quality and precision that Panelmatic is known for.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• One year or more experience applying industrial coatings and or paint required
• Ability to do basic math and calculations required
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• US work authorization without sponsorship required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 75 lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to work at heights above six feet required
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces required
• Alignment with company core values required

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, manually or using portable power tools
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings
• May install windows, door panes, 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
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED