Painter

Wastequip • Tyler, TX

17d

About The Position

Wastequip is hiring a Painter to support its Tyler, Texas location. The Painter uses an airless paint finishing system in a fast-paced production environment to apply protective or decorative coatings—such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer—to machines, manufactured products, or work areas. The role is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a pay rate of $19.58.

Requirements

• Experience using an airless paint finishing system.
• Experience painting metal surfaces, machinery, and/or manufactured products.
• Experience using paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean grease and dirt from products.
• Apply masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fill cavities and dents with putty to create a smooth surface.
• Select and mix coating liquid to produce the desired color.
• Pour coating liquid into a spray container and connect the gun to an air hose.
• Adjust sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate spray width and pressure.
• Apply primer or finish coat by directing the spray onto the work surface.
• Coat areas inaccessible to a hand sprayer with a brush.
• Clean spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Heat and spray wax onto products after they are tested.
• Remove rust from metal using acid, a wire brush, or steel wool.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options: Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans.
• Prescription insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two dental plan options: Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), including Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• Company-paid base life insurance.
• Company-paid accident, death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Company-paid disability insurance, including Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary hospital, accident, and critical illness (cancer) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Vacation and personal/sick time.
• Paid grandparent leave.
• Paid bonding leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed