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Skilled - Paint Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Texas, Houston | |
 Oct 31, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Paint Technician
Wage: $21.00-$25.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 5:30am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday QPS Employment Group is hiring a Paint Technician for a company in Houston, TX. This is an opportunity for hire role on 1st shift. Paint Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - 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 panels, 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 Paint Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent required - Minimum 1+ years of experience applying industrial coatings and/or paint required - Ability to do basic math and calculations required - Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required - 5+ years of experience in electrical design and engineering required - 5+ years of experience in managing project managers and junior engineers required - 5+ years in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and Substation Design Suite (SDS) is preferred required - 5+ years in product knowledge of key electrical components of a Protection & Control Panel (SEL, Electroswitch, test switches, etc.) required - Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required - Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required - U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required - Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required - Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more required - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 4+ hours at a time required - Ability to stoop and bend for 4+ hours at a time required - Ability to work at heights above 6 feet required - Ability to work in enclosed spaces required - Alignment with company core values required - Any other assignments given by management - Minimum 5 years of experience applying industrial coatings and/or paint preferred IND999 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |