Painter 2 at Holt Texas

This position is responsible for painting and sandblasting heavy equipment, oil field pump skids, generator packages, and related equipment in a shop environment. Hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Essential Functions:

• Performs painting preparation process to assure quality paint application
• Operates painting or coating tools on assigned equipment in order to improve appearance that results in customer satisfaction
• Straightens body panels and fenders
• Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler
• Files, grinds, sands and smooths filled or repaired surface
• Sands or sandblasts areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper for protection
• Primes and paints repaired surfaces with care, skill and detail using applicable manufacturer paints and standards; details equipment
• Maintains paint booth and painting equipment. Maintains the paint booth clean and in safe working order
• Performs light mechanical work to replace parts (e.g. handles, hinges, panels, etc.)
• Removes and applies equipment decals
• Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced
• Controls labor costs at or below quoted flat rates in order to achieve departmental goals
•  Completes necessary paperwork on a daily basis in order to provide timely invoicing
• Maintains and controls company property and resources in a manner to ensure cleanliness, reliability, and minimize expenses
• Completes special projects as requested by department supervisor in order to meet customer and/or business needs
• Maintains and completes daily/monthly usage or material consumption reports required for EPA/OSHA; as well as procuring, supplying, and maintaining any current and new MSDS information records for all products
• Disposes of hazardous waste in an appropriate manners, and maintains all
  equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, materials, and terminology
  used in the paint trade
• General knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints,
  solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling cost of
  repair jobs
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and
  machine electronic systems
•  Knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents,
  glues, tools and equipment
• Skilled in the application of paints and other finishes by brush or spray gun
• Quality control analysis skills to conduct tests and inspections of products,
  services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operation and control skills for controlling the operation of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills by determining the kinds of tools and equipment
  needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a
  vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used
  in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or
  both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through
  spoken words and sentences
•  Ability to learn the more complex aspects of the paint trade

Education and Experience:

• Five or more years of experience in painting and/or body work in automotive or
  similar shop environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree or technical
  training from an accredited vocational school strongly preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel maybe expected

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to
  provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual
  dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both
  hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and
  instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• Regularly works indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions and around
  moving mechanical parts, unfavorable fumes and odors, and hazardous
  chemicals
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that
  include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or
  uncomfortable
• Exposure to contaminants, small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high pressure
  water, and high speed rotating equipment
• Requires wearing specialized protective or safety equipment
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places
• Requires being exact or highly accurate