What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter II position at Texas Hydraulics Inc?
Bring Steel to Life. Protect What Matters. Build Something That Lasts.
At Texas Hydraulics, our products don’t just perform, they endure. That durability starts with precision coating and skilled hands. We’re looking for an experienced Industrial Painter who takes pride in flawless finishes, understands coatings at a technical level, and knows that quality is in the details.
🔧 What You’ll Do
You’ll own the finish, from prep to final coat:
- Prepare surfaces using hand tools, power tools, and solvent cleaning methods
- Apply industrial coatings including epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich, and multi-layer systems
- Work with top-tier systems like AkzoNobel, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Sikkens, and Axalta
- Mix paints, thinners, and catalysts per technical data sheets (TDS)
- Spray using airless, conventional, and HVLP systems
- Hit target dry film thickness (DFT) and deliver a clean, consistent finish
- Identify and correct defects like runs, fisheyes, orange peel, and more
- Paint hydraulic cylinders, tubing, valve blocks, and structural components
- Perform touch-ups and repairs following adhesion testing
- Maintain equipment and keep your work area clean and organized
- Work closely with leads and supervisors to keep production moving
🎯 What You Bring
- Minimum of 2 years of industrial painting experience (automotive or manufacturing preferred)
- Ability to read and follow paint specs, drawings, and work instructions
- Experience with multi-part coating systems and proper mixing techniques
- Strong understanding of spray equipment setup and adjustments
- Familiarity with inspection tools like wet film gauges and DFT gauges
- Knowledge of SSPC, NACE, or ISO surface prep standards is a plus
- Certification or trade testing is a bonus (we’ll also test hands-on skills before hire)
🛠️ Technical Know-How
- Mixing custom paint formulas using toners and base converters
- Monitoring and adjusting paint viscosity
- Working under QA/QC inspection standards
- Understanding coating performance and finish quality expectations
⚠️ Safety Matters Here
- Follow strict HSE standards in a solvent-based environment
- Proper use of PPE including respirators and protective gear
- Comfortable working in industrial conditions, including heat, confined spaces, and heights
💪 What Makes You a Fit
- Detail-oriented, you don’t cut corners on quality
- Reliable, team-focused, and disciplined in your work
- Physically capable and safety-minded
- Flexible to work overtime, nights, or weekends when needed
🏭 Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing setting
- Exposure to fumes, noise, dust, and moving equipment
- Day or night shifts depending on production needs
🔩 Physical Requirements
- Lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
- Stand, walk, climb, bend, and reach throughout the shift
- Strong visual ability, including depth perception and focus
Why Texas Hydraulics?
Because what we build matters, and how we build it matters just as much. If you’re someone who takes pride in your craft and wants to see your work out in the world performing under pressure, this is your kind of place.