Industrial Painter

Heartland Fabrication, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in the United States is looking for personnel to perform coatings and painting on large structures. The role requires following detailed safety protocols, visual inspections, and operating specialized equipment. Candidates should have physical ability, and prior experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred. This position is safety-sensitive and entails working in various outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to visually inspect equipment including ladders and harnesses.
• Must operate various equipment such as Allegro fans and spray guns.
• Knowledge of proper ventilation techniques and explosion proof equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting tasks with zero defects.
• Assist with spraying outside of the barge.
• Conduct visual inspections and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Knowledge of hazardous/non-hazardous waste

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Tools

Paint pump

Wet film thickness gauge

Job description

Coatings /painting large structures to exact specifications.

• Perform Reasonable Expectations (RE)-Permitted 10% over as indicted per chart
• Be able to visual inspect the following equipment:
  • Ladders
  • Harnesses
• Must be able to clean and visual inspect the following equipment:
  • Paint Lines
  • Spray Guns
• Must be able to perform the following task with zero (0) defects
  • Internal – Voids
  • External – Bottoms, Stencil, Safety Stripe, and Deck Fittings
• Must be able to operate the following equipment:
  • Allegro fans
  • Air horns
  • Mixer
  • Paint pump
  • Wet film thickness gauge
• Assist person spraying outside of barge
• Perform all brush, roll and mitting tasks

Skill Factors:

• Must be able to follow simple written and verbal directions in order to mix the paint properly and on a timely basis
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear a full face respirator
• Must be able to distinguish between hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Must be knowledgeable of and use proper personal protective equipment
• Must be trained in confined space entry rules and regulations
• Must be aware of proper testing for oxygen levels and LEL benchmarks before entering confined space to spray paint
• Must be knowledgeable of proper ventilation techniques using air horns and exhaust fans
• Must be knowledgeable of explosion proof requirements of all equipment in the paint building

Work Conditions:

• Environment is that of a heavy industrial worksite
• Outdoor elements are a factor. Extreme weather conditions such as heat and cold.
• Exposure to air particles, such as dust and chemicals
• Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas
• Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times such as, metatarsal boots, ear plugs/ear muffs, safety glasses, long sleeved shirts and pants, hard hats and respirator use
• This is a safety-sensitive position. A safety sensitive job or position is where the employee holding the position has, at any time during his or her employment, the responsibility for his or her own safety or the safety of others

Physical Requirements:

N/A

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; however it is not required
• Previous work experience in a heavy industrial or construction environment is preferred; however, it is not a requirement