Cleaner Painter

Schuff Steel; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Cleaner Painter to prep and paint surfaces on complex commercial, bridge, and industrial projects. You will clean and coat a variety of materials according to standard procedures, using grinders, chippers, sanders, and cranes as needed.

The role requires basic education (HS diploma/GED) or related experience, with knowledge of safety rules and painting methods. The company offers comprehensive health benefits and growth opportunities within a world-class organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to read safety rules and operate maintenance instructions.
• Experience with prep and painting in commercial/industrial settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain painting equipment and PPE.
• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings per SSPC standards.
• Read work orders and follow supervisor instructions.
• Maintain clean work area and assist other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Safety & PPE

Reading & comprehension

Painting prep

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinders

Chippers

Sanders

Overhead cranes

Air compressor

Job description

Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Cleaner Painter brings his/her expertise and knowledge in the commercial painting field to prep and paint some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position cleans and paints a large variety of materials by standard operating procedures. The cleaner painter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of commercial cleaning and painting standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Cleaner Painter brings his/her expertise and knowledge in the commercial painting field to prep and paint some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position cleans and paints a large variety of materials by standard operating procedures. The cleaner painter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of commercial cleaning and painting standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. In return, the Company will offer competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive long-term career.

Core Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of all applicable equipment.
• Evaluate surface preparation to assure accuracy and compliance to SSPC Codes.
• Apply coatings to wet mils necessary to achieve the dry mils required by the job specifications.
• Knowledge of different types of coatings and application methods.
• Knowledge of Environmental rules and regulations.
• Use of grinders, chippers, sanders, and overhead cranes as needed.
• Read and layout work orders or receive instructions from the supervisor regarding cleaning.
• Reading piece mark numbers.
• Need to know SSPC Codes.
• Keeps work area organized and clean.
• Perform other routine duties per management direction.
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements

Education/Training/Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills – may include but not limited to hand blasting, machine blasting, sprayer and air compressor.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None.

DBM Global including its U.S. subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affray Plan