Painter

Thompson Construction Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

A leading construction company in South Carolina is seeking experienced Painters to apply protective coatings and prepare surfaces in a safe manner. Candidates should have at least 3 years of construction experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in various environments. Competitive compensation and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in the construction field.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisor and co-workers.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Paint various protective coatings to piping and equipment.
• Remove old paint and prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.

Skills

Painting techniques

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Paintbrush

Power tools

High pressure sandblasting equipment

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Paint various protective coatings to piping, fixtures, and equipment. Also remove old paint and prepare surfaces prior to painting. These duties are to be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Use brush, airless, compressed air and roller methods.
• Knowledgeable of application techniques.
• May use epoxy, latex or enamel coatings.
• Select and mix coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion.
• May use high pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, power tools and other abrasives to remove rust and foreign matter prior to paint application.
• Prep and prime surfaces prior to coating.
• Respiratory protection is common and required in many applications.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the construction field
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must also be trained and qualified to build scaffolds, inspect ladders and operate man lifts in order to access the work.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and be able to read a tape measure or ruler and calculator to determine amount of paint required.
• Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Must be able to work from 200 feet and in some cases wear a respirator.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• Must have industrial experience.
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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