Painter

Jetstream of Houston

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ox Bodies, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, is seeking a Painter to join their team. The Painter will be responsible for preparing, priming, and painting dump bodies and parts. This role involves working with various equipment, including jib cranes, sanders, paint spray equipment, and forklifts. The position also requires adherence to safety regulations, including wearing PPE and proper disposal of hazardous materials. Opportunities for cross-training with chipper/blaster roles are available. The company emphasizes providing high-quality, durable products and has been an industry leader since 1972.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years of industrial or automotive painting experience required.
Familiarity with aerosol airless sprayers is required.
Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training.
Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
Ability to understand measurements and angles.
Must be able to wear a respirator.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb a 5-foot ladder and be on their feet for 10 hours.
Must be able to climb, move, squat, stand, walk for 10-12 hours.
Can’t be afraid of heights.
Must remain in good physical shape to work in non-temperature-controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior skill saw, band saw and cutting torch experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Sand and prep dump bodies.
Prime and undercoat all dump bodies and parts.
Spray paint the dump bodies and parts.
Mix paint for special colors, when needed.
Coordinate movement of dump bodies.
Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with EPA regulations.
Touch up dump bodies, as needed.
Cross train with chipper/blaster.
Using jib crane, sanders, paint spray equipment, paint mixing equipment and forklift; move materials into proper position.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
Work all assigned days and overtime as required.
Wear all the PPE required.
Complete the annual Hazardous Materials training, if overseeing weekly inspections.
Other duties as assigned.