Painter/Blaster

Steward Machine Company, a multi-generation family-owned business with over 100 years of successful history, is seeking a skilled Painter/Blaster to join our team. Our company boasts extensive lifting capacity and some of the largest CNC machinery in the world, housed in more than 290,000 square feet of manufacturing space. We offer complete turnkey responsibilities, including detailing shop drawings, fabricating, welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting, and assembly in-house. Certified by AISC to the highest standard for fracture critical endorsement, we pride ourselves on our relentless work ethic, "can do" attitude, excellence, passion, and adaptability. Join us and be part of a team that supplies equipment to some of the most demanding owners in the world, ensuring on-time deliveries and getting the job done right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast and prepare fabricated metal products for painting.
• Apply a variety of industrial coatings such as Vinyl and Coal Tar to fabricated metal products.
• Responsible for the application of industrial coatings in confined spaces.
• Read and understand technical documents such as paint mixing procedures, application of proper mils, and maintain sprayer equipment as required.
• Clean spraying equipment with solvent or other recommended cleaning solutions daily.
• Maintain the paint mix room while following the company safety policies.
• Assist in appropriately rigging large objects for the purpose of moving them in the process of applying industrial coatings.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Know safety rules that apply to the safety of others and personal safety. Report malfunctioning equipment to the proper authority. Perform other work as instructed by supervision.

Qualifications

• One or more years of prior work experience as an industrial painter.
• Able to operate overhead and jib cranes.
• Able to operate and work from manlifts.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, and overtime in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Preferred: Prior experience operating sandblasting equipment.
• Preferred: Prior experience using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Preferred: Prior experience spraying Vinyl and Coal Tar systems.
• Preferred: Prior experience operating either overhead or jib cranes.
• Preferred: Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Preferred Requirements

  • Prior experience operating either overhead or jib cranes.
  • Prior experience operating forklift.
  • Must be able to confirm what type of spraying equipment candidate is most familiar with
  • What is surface profile and its purpose?
  • Bond of material(paint) to ensure proper performance of coating.
  • Be able to confirm what types or brands of paint are you familiar with?

Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements

• 2nd shift: 5:30 PM - 2:00 AM, Monday through Thursday (4) 10-hour shifts, with occasional overtime on Friday or Saturday.
• Reports to the Plant Manager.
• Position is based at Plant 3 in Bainbridge, GA.