Paint Prep

THOMPSON FABRICATION LLC; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Fabrication is seeking a Painter Helper for a full-time role in Wheatland, PA. You will prepare steel containers by cleaning, grinding weld splatter, and removing impurities before painting, ensuring surfaces are ready for coating.

Responsibilities include washing containers with a phosphate system and clearing residues with a high-pressure air line. The position requires 1–3 years in manufacturing and ability to lift up to 65 lbs, working Monday through Friday on first shift.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean steel roll off containers prior to painting.
• Remove weld splatter and impurities with an angle grinder.
• Wash containers with phosphate pressure wash system and remove cleaning solutions with high-pressure air.

Skills

Grinder operation

Team environment

Job description

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Paint Prep

Full Time Manual Labor Wheatland, PA, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 1048

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Annually

Thompson Fabrication, a steel fabrication and manufacturing shop, is seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time Painter Helper job opening. Thompson Fabricating has been providing high quality containers to the waste industry for 30 years.

We are looking for a Painter Helper to clean steel roll off containers prior to our painting process. This will include removing excess weld splatter and weld impurities with an angle grinder and grinding all sharp corners. Also, washing containers with a phosphate pressure washing system to remove dirt, oil, grease, etc. and removing all excess cleaning solutions with a high-pressure air hose.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a 4" grinder with wire wheel or flat disc
• Ability to work in a Team environment

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to lift & carry up to 65 #
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, etc.

Education and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Full time, first shift, Monday thru Friday.