Painter

PF Holdings•Cisco, TX

124d

About The Position

The Painter operates or tends painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, including oilfield equipment such as vehicles, frac units, nitrogen units, and blenders. The role includes preparing surfaces, selecting and mixing paint, applying primers and coatings, inspecting finishes, and restoring retro equipment to its original paint finish. On-the-job training is provided. The position requires meeting weekly assembly equipment production schedules and may involve demanding workloads and frequent overtime. This description outlines the general nature of the work and may change with the employer’s needs.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred but not required.
Painting and body work experience preferred but not required.
Must remain in the position for at least one year before promoting to Painter II.
Multitasking skills.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to work under stressful conditions at times.
Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and commitment to excellence, with appropriate communication.
Dependability and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities.
Strong physical and mental health to maintain a demanding workload.
Ability to climb and move around equipment.
Ability to wear common protective or safety equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when needed.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Cooperative attitude and ability to work pleasantly with others.
Openness to change and considerable variety in the workplace.
Persistence in the face of obstacles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Painting and body work experience.

Responsibilities

Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental laws.
Select paint according to company requirements and match colors using specified color charts.
Mix, stir, and thin paints to match specifications or original vehicle colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
Prepare vehicle surfaces by removing grease, dirt, paint, and rust using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blow torches, washing tanks, or sand blasters.
Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes to achieve proper flow and coating thickness.
Monitor painting operations for flaws such as blisters and streaks and correct their causes.
Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and improve adhesion.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.
Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primer and decorative or finish coatings.
Restore retro equipment to its original paint finish.
Remove vehicle accessories such as chrome or mirrors, and mask other surfaces with tape or paper to protect them from paint.
Perform other related duties as required.
Meet assembly equipment production schedules and weekly quota deadlines.