Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician

WesTech Engineering; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match of 6%

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WesTech Engineering in West Jordan, Utah is seeking a Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician responsible for preparing materials for painting and sandblasting. This role requires the use of overhead cranes, lift trucks, and hand tools to prepare metal surfaces for industrial painting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be knowledgeable about raw materials and alloys. The position offers competitive salary, 401K matching, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Understand and follow directions and specifications.
• Operate band saw and multiple types of drills.
• Perform maintenance on associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for painting and sandblasting.
• Cut, bend, and deburr parts for welding.
• Maintain inventory and work independently.

Skills

Knowledge of raw materials and alloys

Good communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Lift trucks

Grinders

Sanders

Measuring devices (tape measure, micrometer)

Job description

Job Overview

WesTech is dedicated to helping communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. We recruit great people to join our collegial and collaborative teams across engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services, and more.

Summary

We need a Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician responsible for preparing materials for painting and sandblasting. The position requires use of overhead cranes, lift trucks, hand tools, grinders, and sanders for the preparation of metal surfaces for industrial painting. In addition, you may be required to work in the fabrication area cutting, bending, deburring parts for welding. Knowledge of basic hand and power tools, surface preparation, operation of lift truck and general shop and yard maintenance.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand and follow directions
• Use of measuring devices i.e. tape measure, micrometer
• Operate band saw
• Operate multiple types of drills
• Use of grinder and deburring equipment
• Operate lift trucks
• Operate overhead cranes
• Maintain inventory
• Works independently to specifications from instructions, prints and drawings
• Performs maintenance on associated equipment to ensure all remains in proper working order
• Good communication skills
• Other duties as assigned

Skills That You Need

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of raw materials and alloys

Preferred Qualifications

• Painting and Sandblasting Preparation
• Background in steel fabrication
• Welding (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW)

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 45-50 lbs. max 2-3 minutes at a time
• Standing – mostly all the time while performing duties
• Walking/carrying prepped parts 75-100 ft
• Climbing/balance – occasionally
• Stooping/crawling – sometimes while fitting
• Reaching/handling – mostly all the time
• Speaking/hearing – pay attention to surrounding noises
• Seeing – wearing personal safety equipment

Benefits And Perks We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.