Painter / Grinder

Roxtec Inc • Tulsa, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Roxtec Inc. is the global leader in modular-based cable and pipe sealing solutions, founded in 1990. They help protect critical infrastructure across industries by delivering innovative systems that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. With a strong focus on engineering and design, Roxtec has grown rapidly, averaging 30% annual growth over the past decade, and continues to set the standard for sealing performance worldwide. The Painter/Grinder Technician is responsible for finishing operations, including painting, grinding, and sanding, to welded and machined assemblies with a focus on quality. This role involves smoothing sharp edges, applying industrial coatings, and ensuring flawless finishes on assemblies.

Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks.
• Must have a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to use basic measuring & inspection tools such as measuring tapes, square, calipers, go / no go gauges & radius gauges.
• Organizational, problem solving, and follow-through skills.
• Basic ability to read mechanical (CAD) drawings.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Completion of high school or equivalent
• English communication ability both verbal and written
• One year or more shop experience using multiple grinding and finishing tools

Nice To Haves

• Basic industrial painting experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Grinding of welds per drawing, shop orders and welder’s instructions using various grinding tools to break or smooth sharp edges of finished assemblies
• Operation of power tools including large electric and air powered grinders and large belt grinders
• Basic inspection of welded and machined parts & assemblies to ensure quality workmanship
• Apply primer and/or paint processes as needed per shop orders and specifications including the handling, use, storage, and disposal of volatile, flammable and combustible materials. (Paint, Primer, Cleaning solvents (MEK & Acetone)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized grinding workstation, paint booth and paint prep area
• Use proper PPE as noted in the employee handbook and as required based on the task
• Notify the responsible welder or supervisor of defects seen during course of work
• Report exact time spent at each work-center on the corresponding shop order
• Maintain shop order paperwork and turn them into the shop supervisor when work is complete
• Keep tools used with stainless steel and aluminum separate from those used on mild steel keeping them free of contamination
• Passivation of completed stainless steel assemblies using Citric Acid passivator
• Clean assemblies of excess galvanizing and repair galvanizing as needed
• Operate the forklift as needed to transport materials and parts
• Prepare surface for further finishing
• Other grinding, sanding or polishing duties as required

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Inclusive of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Income Protection: Benefit from Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage
• Paid Time Off: Includes holidays, vacation, personal days, and wellness hours
• Career Development Opportunities
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible or Hybrid Schedules
• Climate-Controlled Workspaces
• Bonus Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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