Painter (Night Shift)

Gulf Island•Houma, LA

111d

About The Position

The Painter prepares, mixes and applies paints to various surfaces using airless and conventional spray methods. The role also assists with inventory management by ensuring paint supplies and materials are stocked and available for production. This position works the night shift. The Painter performs metal finishing to prepare surfaces, measures paint thickness to meet quality and industry standards, and follows paint department operating and safety procedures. The position also supports other paint department team members and performs additional duties assigned by the supervisor. Most work activities are outdoors, in changing temperatures and conditions that may include hot, cold, humid, wet or dry environments, dust and mud. The Painter may also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes and must use respirators and other protective gear while mixing and applying paint. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work visa authorization.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in metal painting; production or manufacturing experience is preferred.
Attention to detail.
Ability to read and use a tape measure for surface measurements and paint application.
Ability to work with respirators and other protective gear while mixing and applying paints.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Ability to pass a background check.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and mix paints to specified color, texture and consistency.
Apply paint to surfaces using airless and conventional spray methods to produce a smooth, even, high-quality finish.
Perform metal finishing tasks to prepare surfaces for painting.
Check inventory of paints, supplies and materials and requisition additional supplies as needed to prevent production delays.
Measure and check paint thickness to meet quality and industry standards.
Follow operating and safety procedures in the paint department.
Assist other paint department team members as needed to support operations.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.