Industrial Painter

FLSmidth; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

FLSmidth in Charleston, WV seeks a Painter to support painting and blasting operations for heavy industry projects. You will organize equipment use, maintain spray painting gear, and ensure surfaces meet specifications.

Cross-training for related tasks is encouraged. Ideal candidates have 2 years’ experience with coatings, prep work, and blasting, plus knowledge of Mil thickness and epoxy finishes, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience preferred
• Experience with coatings, prep work, and blasting methods
• Experience with multi-part epoxies preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Mil thickness, finish requirements
• NACE experience is a plus
• Must follow written or verbal instructions
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements including hazards and PPE
• Computer skills: time tracking

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans the use of painting and blasting equipment and materials for the various projects
• Ensures that the blasting and painting equipment is properly maintained and in a ready state of operation
• Operates spray painting equipment with brushes and rolls to paint the surface
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish using abrasive-blasting equipment
• Examines and measures finished surfaces to ensure conformance to specifications
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position

Skills

2 years experience

Coatings experience

Epoxies experience

Mil thickness knowledge

NACE experience

Health and safety knowledge

Follow written/verbal instructions

Time-tracking software

Tools

Blasting equipment

Spray painting equipment

Job description

Painter

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Charleston, West Virginia

Painter

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Your Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans the use of painting and blasting equipment and materials for the various projects
• Ensures that the blasting and painting equipment is properly maintained and in a ready state of operation
• Operates spray painting equipment with brushes and rolls to paint the surface
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish using abrasive-blasting equipment
• Examines and measures finished surfaces to ensure conformance to specifications
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position

Physical Demands

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 regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing 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 exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE
• The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility

What You Bring

• 2 years’ experience preferred
• Experience with various coatings, prep work, and blasting methods
• Experience with multi-part epoxies preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Mil thickness, finish requirements, etc
• NACE experience is a plus
• Must have knowledge of health and safety requirements including but not limited to fire hazards, compressed gases, electrical, chemical, and mechanical devices
• Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes

What We Offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, eth

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.