Paint Prep

Thompson Fabrication; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Fabrication in Hermitage, PA, is seeking a full-time Painter Helper to prep and finish steel containers. You will clean surfaces, remove weld splatter, and prep parts for painting using grinders, grinder discs, and washing with phosphate solution.

This entry-level role suits individuals with 1–3 years in manufacturing, able to lift 65 lb, work on a team, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using grinders and finishing tools.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lb and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean steel roll-off containers prior to painting.
• Remove weld splatter and impurities with grinders.
• Wash containers with phosphate cleaning system and rinse with air hose.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Angle grinder

Phosphate pressure washer

High-pressure air hose

4" grinder with wire wheel or flat disc

Job description

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.