Painter - Austin Industrial (Freeport, TX)
About The Position
Austin Industrial is hiring a Painter to prepare wood and metal surfaces and apply paint to equipment, parts, machinery, buildings, and other work areas using spray guns, brushes, and rollers. The role requires four years of journeyman-level experience and NCCER certification. No minimum education is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Four years of journeyman-level experience.
- NCCER certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Able to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
- Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds where required.
- Able to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
- Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
- Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
- Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders and receive instructions verbally.
- Prepare surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dirt, oil, and grease; remove old paint; smooth cracks; coat surfaces; and fill holes.
- Work at heights.
- Fill cavities and dents with putty as needed to create a smooth surface.
- Select and mix coating liquid to achieve the specified color using a paddle or mechanical mixer.
- Erect scaffolding or set up a ladder as needed to work above ground level.
- Apply paint using a spray gun, brush, and/or roller.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
