Industrial Blaster Painter

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

HSA with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. seeks an industrial blaster/painter to prepare surfaces, blast steel and pipe, and apply primer to achieve required finishes. You will operate blast pots, spray equipment, and related tools in a production environment.

Responsibilities include surface prep, applying primers, ensuring adhesion of finishes, and complying with safety and quality standards. This role may require travel to multiple job sites with varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience and/or up to 3 years of industrial painting/blasting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, and show attention to detail.
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures.
• Must be available to report to multiple job sites as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Use high air-pressure sandblasting equipment and related processes to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint.
• Prepare surfaces and apply primer to pipes and steel structures for coating.
• Sand rough spots to ensure finishes adhere properly.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on trade knowledge and supervisor instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Follow instructions

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial blasting equipment

Primer application

Power tools

Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count! $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE! Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

Summary/Objective

The Industrial blaster/painter will be responsible for manually blast steel and pipe inside an industrial blast booth and operate standard blast pots, equipment, and other structural sub straight. Painting responsibilities include surface preparation using brushes, rollers, and conventional spray pots to achieve specifications given by supervisor or job requirements.

Essential Functions

• Uses high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, power tools and other abrasives means to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint prior to painting sub straight
• Prepares surfaces and apply primer to pipe, or steel sub straight structures and equipment for primer/finish coats
• Prepares and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly
• Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Makes decisions based on knowledge of trade and supervisor information/instructions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience and/or up to 3 years of industrial painting/blasting experience and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in a construction environment)
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned

Work Environment

• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
• May be required to use hearing protection in and around areas with moderate/high exposure to high noise levels
• May be required to use respiratory protection when working in areas with fumes, or airborne particles including dust
• May be required to work in confined spaces or at heights

Physical Demands

• This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Travel

• May require travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred

• Prior military experience
• HS diploma or GED equivalent

Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information!

Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer