Painter

NOV • Pampa, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter is responsible for applying coatings to protect workpiece surfaces, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. This role involves preparing surfaces, mixing coatings, applying them using various tools, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Painter will also participate in department safety initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• A thorough knowledge of Industrial Painting procedures and practices are essential to ensure the quality of the product.
• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a painter’s certification through internal and/or external sources to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to calculate formula using basic mathematics, standard U.S., and Metric Measurements.
• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, manufacturing drawings or similar information.
• Be able to stand for long periods while using spray guns and/or a high-pressure blast hose.
• Be able to wear a fresh air supplied blast helmet for up to 10-12 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Perform most of the work individually, maintaining provided essential tools.
• Work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required.
• Embrace culture of Lean Manufacturing and the implementation of change.
• Identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision.
• Apply coatings, such as paint, to protect the workpiece surfaces, using spray guns or brushes.
• Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
• Read blueprints, SOPs, and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
• Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using mechanical mixers.
• Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, or cloth.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
• Comply with all Company and Safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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