Blasting & Painting Technician

Chesterton; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated manufacturing professionals to join their team. This role involves performing essential cleaning, surface preparation, and coating application duties for repair jobs. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll operate equipment and maintain a clean workspace. The company values its employees, offering competitive pay and a range of benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a student loan repayment program. If you're looking for a stable and rewarding career in manufacturing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Daily Wage Withdrawal

Student Loan Repayment Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

401K with Company Contribution

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred in surface preparation and coating application.
• Familiarity with AMPP Metal Surface Preparation standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by sandblasting and applying protective coatings.
• Operate sandblasting and painting equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Surface Preparation

Coating Application

Safety Protocols

Basic Decision Making

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Education

AMPP Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Sandblasting Equipment

Spray Guns

Fork Truck

Job description

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

Performs regular cleaning of parts, surface preparation, and coating application duties for repair jobs. This role will be responsible for the safe operation of all related equipment and is expected to maintain a clean and safe working environment. Will also aid in other shop tasks when called upon.

Job Model: On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by sandblasting to remove rust, paint, and debris.
• Operate sandblasting and painting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings to equipment and parts.
• Ensure even and high-quality paint finishes using spray guns or brushes.
• Inspect surfaces before and after painting to meet quality standards in strict adherence to specifications.
• Maintain and clean sandblasting and painting equipment regularly.
• Follow safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and ventilation systems.
• Handle and dispose of paint, chemicals, and blasting media according to regulations.
• Assist with masking, taping, and protecting areas not to be painted.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 1 year experience preferred.
• AMPP Certifications highly preferred.
• Familiarity with AMPP Metal Surface Preparation standards and basic coatings inspection procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license in order to operate company vehicle.
• Works under direct supervision. Ability to ask for direction from Supervisor when more complex decision-making is required.
• Ability to make basic decisions corresponding with written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., extreme varying temperatures and loud noise.
• Ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instructions and/or procedures in the English Language or willingness to learn English.
• Ability to wear a respirator, as required.
• Ability to understand chemical relationships in cleaning solutions and solvents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Ability to drive a fork truck desirable.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, talk or hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and lift heavier weights with human or mechanical assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Hazardous materials, high levels of heat and noise exist in the daily work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $20.00/hr. - $21.50/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($20.00/hr. - $21.50/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employerM/F/V/D.

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