Industrial Painter III

Heartland Fabrication, LLC; Brownsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Fabrication, LLC in Brownsville is seeking an experienced painter for coatings on large structures. You will mix Epoxy and Macropoxy, follow RE-permitted 10% over rules, and visually inspect ladders, spray equipment, and deck fittings to ensure zero defects.

This safety‑sensitive role requires PPE and operation of gauges and spray gear, with outdoor industrial work under varied weather. High school diploma preferred; previous heavy industrial experience valued.

Qualifications

• Must be able to mix Epoxy and Macropoxy.
• Must perform RE-Permitted 10% over as indicted per chart.
• Must be able to visual inspect ladders and harnesses.
• Must be able to clean and visually inspect paint lines and spray equipment.
• Must perform all brush, roll and mitting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to mix Epoxy and Macropoxy.
• Must perform RE-Permitted 10% over as indicted per chart.
• Must be able to visual inspect ladders and harnesses.
• Must be able to clean and visually inspect paint lines and spray equipment.
• Must operate Allegro fans, air horns, mixer and paint pump.
• Wet film thickness gauge operation and assisting spray outside of barge.
• Perform all brush, roll and mitting tasks.

Skills

Follow written directions

Lifts 50 pounds

Full-face respirator

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allegro fans

Air horns

Mixer

Paint pump

Wet film thickness gauge

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Coatings /painting large structures to exact specifications


• Must be able to mix Epoxy and Macropoxy


• Must perform Reasonable Expectations (RE)-Permitted 10% over as indicted per chart


• Must be able to visual inspect the following equipment:


• Ladders


• 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:


• Wet film thickness gauge


• Assist person spraying outside of barge


• Perform all brush, roll and mitting tasks

Essential Duties / Skills / Responsibilities

• Must be able to mix Epoxy and Macropoxy


• Must perform Reasonable Expectations (RE)-Permitted 10% over as indicted per chart


• Must 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


• **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**


• 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