Painter

Smith Industries•Midland, TX

17h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-oriented, safety-focused Painter to support our fabrication operations. In this role, you will perform blasting, coating, and painting on tanks and vessels to ensure finished products meet all quality, customer, and safety standards. Follow all safety policies/procedures, wear required PPE, and stop work if conditions are unsafe Perform blasting, coating, and painting on tanks, vessels, and other products (including inside tank coating) Apply Sherwin Williams epoxy coatings using spray, roll, and brush methods on various substrates Operate airless and conventional spray equipment and maintain a consistent spray pattern Handle blast media hoses (up to 60 lbs) during blasting operations Safely operate and work from scissor lifts, ladders, and scaffolds for application and blasting Review job specifications before starting work and meet daily production goals Work closely with QA/QC to ensure products meet quality and customer requirements; report issues promptly Assist with tank/vessel assembly and loading processes as needed Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps and spray/blast equipment (including disassembly and reassembly)

Requirements

Prior experience in industrial painting or paint preparation preferred
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
Basic knowledge of hand tools and surface preparation techniques
Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition (JSA experience a plus)
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

Follow all safety policies/procedures, wear required PPE, and stop work if conditions are unsafe
Perform blasting, coating, and painting on tanks, vessels, and other products (including inside tank coating)
Apply Sherwin Williams epoxy coatings using spray, roll, and brush methods on various substrates
Operate airless and conventional spray equipment and maintain a consistent spray pattern
Handle blast media hoses (up to 60 lbs) during blasting operations
Safely operate and work from scissor lifts, ladders, and scaffolds for application and blasting
Review job specifications before starting work and meet daily production goals
Work closely with QA/QC to ensure products meet quality and customer requirements; report issues promptly
Assist with tank/vessel assembly and loading processes as needed
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps and spray/blast equipment (including disassembly and reassembly)