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Future Opening: Painter

Module X Solutions LLC · Shreveport, LA, USA ·

Pay:
$19-$23/hr
Job type:
Contract

Module X Solutions

Module X Solutions is a rapidly growing modular manufacturing business that serves marquee corporate and government customers in renewable energy, network infrastructure, battery storage, telecommunications, petrochemical, utility, transportation, and other verticals. We design, engineer, and manufacture products to our customers' specifications. We are a proud Shreveport-based company working to support our employees and our community. Check us out at www.ModuleXSolutions.com and we hope you will consider applying to build your career and future at MXS!
Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Initial training will be conducted on day shift for approximately 1–2 weeks from 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Upon transition to second shift, a $2.00/hour shift differential will be added to the base hourly rate.
Job Summary

Painting equipment, buildings, and other structural surfaces using spray guns, brushes, and rollers.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Remove old paint to prepare surface [if applicable] to prepare surfaces prior to painting
Apply primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for finishing coats
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders
Read work orders or receive instructions from management to determine work order requirements
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work in elevated positions
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Work Experience: 1+ years of experience with painting in a manufacturing environment
Education: Highschool diploma/ GED or equivalent
Related Experience: General math skills, proficient with hand and power tools, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks; keep up in a fast-paced
Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, and heights. When participating in activities on the shop floor, the noise level in the work environment is typical for a fabrication shop and ear plugs may be used as necessary.
The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer's sole discretion. Module X Solutions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour