Painter - IAH Airport (Airport Equipment)

Location: Houston, Texas, United States; onsite work at IAH Airport, including the airport ramp and baggage conveyor areas.

Company

Oshkosh AeroTech provides aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services for airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handlers, and military customers.

What you will do

• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, scraping, masking, grinding, grit blasting, and priming.
• Apply paint, coatings, sealants, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Perform touch-ups, rust removal, corrosion control, and finish repairs on airport equipment and facility areas.
• Mix paints and coatings according to specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Inspect completed work and document materials used, repairs, and work-order completion.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas while supporting general maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and a valid driver's license.
• Experience preparing, grit blasting, and applying final paint to heavy machinery.
• Understanding of paint-related safety training, including Haz-Mat, respirator, VOC, and paint-booth operations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to obtain an airport security badge and work in secure airport areas.
• Availability for flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Nice to have

• Commercial, industrial, automotive, or facilities painting and equipment-refinishing experience.
• Familiarity with airport operations.
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and additional benefits.
• Work involves outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, fumes, chemicals, vibration, loud noise, ladders, and confined spaces.
• Regular lifting or moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds is required.