Manufacturing Painter -- Full-Time

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Base Painter at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment.

Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment.

Move platforms and various products using a overhead crane or forklift.

Perform Wet Painting tasks in a safe and timely manner.

Keep up with routine maintenance procedures and cleaning equipment.

Document inspections and paint usage in proper records.

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma preferred

Minimum of 2 years of experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques.

Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (ex: two-part Epoxy primer and Polyurethane paint).

Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Proficient with use of Steel Grit Blasting equipment and knowledge of basic maintenance.

Ability to work independently or part of a small team and perform required tasks with little supervision.

Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor and disposing of paints and solvents in appropriate location. Throughout and at the end of the shift.

Ability to perform and recognize a Commercial Grade Blast cleaning on steel.

Ability to use a wet paint film thickness gauge and dry film thickness gauge.

Ability to recognize and properly repair defects in paint finish (i.e. runs, holidays and orange peel).

Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on Airless and Conventional paint spaying equipment.

Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts upon request. Frequently required to work a 6th day (Saturday) during your normal shift and required to work an occasional 7th day (Sunday).

Working & Environmental Conditions

Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor continuously for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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