Painter

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a skilled Grinder/Polisher to join our team. The Grinder/Polisher will be responsible for preparing metal surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing to ensure high-quality finishes on our custom control panels and other metal components. This role is critical in maintaining the quality and precision that Panelmatic is known for.

Job Duties:

Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt

Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material

Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers

Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture

Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer

Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray

Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs

Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools

Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings

May install windows, door panes, handles, drains, or other accessories

May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time

Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment

May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted

Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required

One year or more experience applying industrial coatings and or paint required

Ability to do basic math and calculations required

Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required

Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required

US work authorization without sponsorship required

Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required

Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 75 lbs or more required

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required

Ability to stoop and bend for four plus hours at a time required

Ability to work at heights above six feet required

Ability to work in enclosed spaces required

Alignment with company core values required

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions

Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

PTO and paid holidays provided

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

Who can apply

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