Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Smith Industries is the leading fabricator of oil and gas surface production equipment in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Since 2004, we've provided design engineering, drafting, procurement, fabrication, and modular construction to operators across the Permian Basin.

The Paint & Coater paints, and coats tanks and vessels to customer and quality specifications, working closely with Quality Assurance to make sure every unit meets requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Paint and coat tanks and vessels by spray, roller, and brush on a variety of substrates
• Confirm unit specifications with the supervisor before starting work
• Work from scissor lifts, ladders, and scaffolds during blasting and application
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot paint pumps and components so they are ready for work at all times
• Maintain department equipment and report missing or damaged painting components to the supervisor
• Work with Quality Assurance to meet quality and customer requirements, report quality issues promptly, and help complete quality records
• Assist with the assembly and loading of tanks and vessels
• Help train new and current employees on painting application
• Meet daily production requirements efficiently
• Follow all safety policies, wear required PPE, and report all incidents immediately; stop work when a job cannot be done safely
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of coating and painting processes
• Knowledge of tanks and vessels, including their components and parts

Skills and Abilities

• Spray coatings in a sustained, consistent pattern
• Troubleshoot paint pump issues as they come up
• Operate a scissor lift and work safely from ladders and scaffolds
• Learn and follow API quality standards and verbal instructions from the department manager
• Team player with a high level of dedication

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Stand and walk up to 90% of the workday
• Occasionally bend, squat, and climb ladders and stairways
• Judge weights, distances, and heights
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.