Painter

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces, and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All Justrite Safety Group portfolio companies are united by deep safety knowledge, long experience, and a commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet. 

 US Chemical Storage designs and manufacturers safe, compliant prefabricated chemical storage buildings customizable for applications in many industries.  We provide best in class quality solutions for hazmat and chemical storage needs.  US Chemical Storage is seeking a Painter. 

General Summary

A skilled Painter with knowledge of various metals to apply paint and other coatings to metal surfaces, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance.  A successful applicant should be hardworking, reliable and have good communication and organizational skills. 

A painter is an individual with great hand dexterity and an eye for detail.  Work with little supervisor while following all health and safety standards is essential.  The goal is to contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting chemical storage buildings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To clean, paint, varnish different metal surface types with the primary duty include painting and prime exterior and interior of metal buildings / minimum SSPC-3 surface preparation.
• Knowledge of paint equipment including electrostatic paint guns, cap spray guns and paint pumps.
• Maintaining technical equipment for the job and ensuring that it is in working order.
• Possessing a wide array of painting tools, including thin and thick brushes and rollers.
• Safely disposing of chemical waste properly and safely.
• Utilize different painting techniques based on the nature of the surface.
• Paint small items and do touch-ups and caulking as needed.
• Ensure proper ventilation.
• Accurately read blueprints and take accurate measurements to ensure quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 1-2 years’ experience painting metal surfaces
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste regulations
• Have a great attitude and willing to grow with the company
• Diligently follow safe work practices for yourself and team members at all times
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a flexible team environment with job rotation as needed
• Must be able to work overtime
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision

Working Conditions

• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs to waist and over head
• Ability to use ladders at least 10 feet off the ground.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, stand and walk up to 10 hours per day.
• Wear all required PPE including:  steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and supplied air respirator.
• Good physical condition and endurance.
• Ability to work in high heat conditions.

Benefits: 

We offer excellent comprehensive benefits that include:  

• 10-hour workdays, Monday – Friday; Plenty of Overtime 
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Health Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off including vacation & personal time 
• 10% Monthly Hourly Bonus Program designed to recognize employees and incentivize to be the best every day.
• 401K – with company match.  Both pretax and Roth options available
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program 

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.