Painter/Blaster

Painter/Blaster

About the Job
We operate in heavy industries where safety is a top priority. We expect everyone to stop any unsafe behavior and to always count on our support in doing so.

Your Responsibilities

• Organize and plan the use of painting and blasting equipment and materials for various projects.
• Maintain blasting and painting equipment in good working order.
• Operate spray painting equipment to paint surfaces.
• Abrate metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt using abrasive-blasting equipment.
• Examine and measure finished surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Cross-train and perform tasks outside your primary position as needed.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities:

• Regularly stand, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently walk.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities:

• Exposed to fumes and may require wearing a respirator at times.
• Occasionally work at heights using correct PPE.
• Typically noisy manufacturing facility environment.

What You Bring

• 2 years' experience preferred.
• Experience with various coatings, prep work, and blasting methods.
• Experience with multi-part epoxies a plus.
• Working knowledge of Mil thickness, finish requirements, etc.
• NACE experience an asset.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements including fire hazards, compressed gases, electrical, chemical, and mechanical devices.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills for time tracking purposes.

What We Offer

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• Competitive benefit package.
• PTO, holidays, parental leave, and retirement preparation.
• Employee Assistance Program.