Painter

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Painter at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-1:00am; OT as needed As a Painter/Sandblaster, you will be required to perform the following tasks: * Sandblast and Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment. * Move platforms and various products using a overhead crane or forklift. * Perform Sandblasting and Wet Painting tasks in a safe and timely manner. * On occasion be required to perform general labor and cleaning tasks as directed by your supervisor or leadperson. * Keep up with routine maintenance procedures and cleaning equipment. * Document inspections and paint usage in proper records. Job Requirements Education and Experience: * Minimum of grammar school education. * Ability to perform basic math functions. * Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Minimum of 2 years experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques. * Proficient with use of Airless and Conventional paint spaying systems with very minimal to no defects. * Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (ex: two part Epoxy primer and Polyurethane paint). * 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 use a dial thickness gauge to achieve appropriate anchor profile of required blast. * Ability to recognize and properly repair defects in paint finish (ex: runs, holidays and orange peel). * Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on Airless and Conventional paint spaying equipment. * Ability to follow directions, company operating procedure , safety rules and ISO requirements. * 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). Physical Demands: * Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor continuously for a minimum of 8 hours per day. * Ability to lift metal objects of up to 50 pounds frequently for a minimum of 8 hours per day. * Ability to pass a breathing test and full-face respirator fitment test.