Painter

Taurus Industrial Group•Freeport, TX

About The Position

The Painter prepares, coats, and finishes industrial structures, equipment, and components using specialized painting and coating systems. The role ensures surfaces are prepared and coated in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, and applicable safety requirements, while maintaining quality, productivity, and workplace safety in industrial, construction, fabrication, or maintenance environments. The Painter prepares surfaces and applies paints, primers, sealers, epoxies, urethanes, and other protective coatings. The role includes operating and maintaining painting equipment, inspecting surfaces and finished coatings, performing touch-ups and repairs, and safely handling coating materials. Work may take place in industrial facilities, fabrication shops, construction sites, refineries, petrochemical plants, marine facilities, and other industrial environments, including elevated areas and confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum one year of industrial painting experience preferred; industrial, commercial, or construction painting experience may be considered.
Experience with spray application equipment, surface preparation methods, and protective coating systems preferred.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, spray equipment, and related painting equipment.
Knowledge of industrial coatings, paints, primers, and surface preparation techniques.
Ability to read and understand work orders, safety procedures, and coating specifications.
Must be able to obtain and maintain site-specific safety training and customer-required certifications.
Knowledge of paint mixing ratios, curing requirements, and coating application procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices related to painting operations, hazardous materials, and respiratory protection.
Ability to operate spray painting equipment, compressors, pressure pots, and related tools.
Ability to inspect work for quality and identify coating defects.
Ability to use coating thickness gauges and other inspection instruments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced industrial environments.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Dependable work ethic with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and quality standards.
Ability to distinguish colors and visually inspect coating quality, coverage, and defects.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces by cleaning, scraping, grinding, sanding, power-tool cleaning, and other methods.
Mix and apply paints, primers, sealers, epoxies, urethanes, and protective coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
Operate and maintain airless, conventional, and plural-component spray equipment.
Inspect surfaces for defects, contamination, or improper preparation before coating.
Measure and verify coating thickness using approved inspection tools and gauges.
Perform touch-up and repair work on painted surfaces.
Protect surrounding areas, equipment, and materials from overspray and contamination.
Read and interpret work orders, coating specifications, blueprints, and project requirements.
Store, handle, and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials properly.
Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of painting equipment and tools.
Comply with company safety policies, customer requirements, and OSHA regulations.
Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and painting facilities.
Work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and varying environmental conditions as required.
Collaborate with supervisors, inspectors, and other trades to complete projects within established timelines.