MPI Calera - Industrial Painter

McWane Plant & Industrial; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial in Calera, AL, seeks an Industrial Painter to apply P401 protective coatings to the interior of pipes and fittings, ensuring corrosion resistance and longevity. Role demands meticulous surface preparation and accurate mixing per manufacturer specs. Responsibilities include coating application by spray, brush, or roller; monitoring temperature and humidity; inspecting coated surfaces for defects; maintaining safety and PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial coating application, preferably with epoxy or similar materials.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and SDS.
• Proficiency in using coating application equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned work area.
• Proactively promote the McWane Way principles.
• Surface Preparation: Thoroughly clean and prepare pipe and fitting surfaces, including removing rust, scale, and other contaminants through methods like sandblasting, wire brushing, and/or chemical cleaning.

Skills

Coating application

Surface preparation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Coating application equipment

Job description

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?” This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”. We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

Job Description

MPI Calera is seeking an Industrial Painter. This role is responsible for the precise application ofP401protective coatings to the interior of pipes and fittings, ensuring corrosion resistance and longevity.

This role requires meticulous surface preparation, accurate mixing and application of coating materials, and adherence to quality control standards.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Ensurepersonal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wearappropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned work area.
• Proactively promotethe McWane Way principles.
• Surface Preparation:
  • Thoroughly clean and prepare pipe and fitting surfaces, including removing rust, scale, and other contaminants through methods like sandblasting, wire brushing, and or chemical cleaning.
    • Mask or protect areas not requiring coating.
• Coating Application:
  • Accurately mix and prepareP401coating materials according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Apply coatings using appropriate techniques, such as spraying, brushing, or rolling, ensuring uniform thickness and coverage.
  • Monitor and control environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) to ensure proper coating adhesion and curing.
• Quality Control:
  • Inspect coated surfaces for defects, such as pinholes, blisters, or unevenness.
  • Perform quality control tests, such as thickness measurements and spark testing, to verify coating integrity.
    • Maintain accurate records of coating applications and inspections.
• Safety:
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Handle and dispose of coating materials and solvents safely.
  • Work in defined workspaces as required, following all safety procedures.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Clean and maintain coating application equipment, ensuring proper functionality.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial coating application, preferably with epoxy or similar materials.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Proficiency in using coating application equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work in and through varying environmental conditions.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• The ability to lift heavy objects, and to stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Possibly having certifications related to coating application.

Position Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements.
• Must be able to meet and adhere to physical requirements as well as wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and mask).
• Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Must have the ability to operate forklift or overhead crane.
• Possible overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Additional Information

Hourly Rate: $24.10-$26.29

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, and a weekly pay schedule, a 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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