About this role
Essential Responsibilities
• Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment. • Move platforms and various products using a overhead crane or forklift. • Perform Wet Painting tasks in a safe and timely manner. • On occasion, be required to perform general labor and cleaning tasks as directed by your supervisor or leadsperson. • Keep up with routine maintenance procedures and cleaning equipment. • Document inspections and paint usage in proper records.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma preferred • Minimum of 2 years of experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques. • Ability to perform basic math functions. • Proficient with use of Airless and Conventional paint spaying systems with very minimal to no defects. • Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (ex: two-part Epoxy primer and Polyurethane paint).
Preferred Qualifications Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal. • Proficient with use of Steel Grit Blasting equipment and knowledge of basic maintenance. • Ability to work independently or part of a small team and perform required tasks with little supervision. • Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor and disposing of paints and solvents in appropriate location. Throughout and at the end of the shift. • Ability to perform and recognize a Commercial Grade Blast cleaning on steel. • Ability to use a wet paint film thickness gauge and dry film thickness gauge. • Ability to use a dial thickness gauge to achieve appropriate anchor profile of required blast. • Ability to recognize and properly repair defects in paint finish (i.e. runs, holidays and orange peel). • Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on Airless and Conventional paint spaying equipment. • Ability to follow directions, company operating procedure, safety rules and ISO requirements. • Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts upon request. Frequently required to work a 6th day (Saturday) during your normal shift and required to work an occasional 7th day (Sunday).
Working & Environmental Conditions
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor continuously for a minimum of 8 hours per day. • Ability to lift metal objects of up to 50 pounds frequently for a minimum of 8 hours per day. • Ability to pass a breathing test and full-face respirator fitment test. More Information This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.