Painter Blasters

Apache Industrial Services, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Industrial Services, Inc. seeks a Painter & Blaster to perform blasting and coating duties on industrial sites, including loading/unloading equipment, site preparation, mobilization/demobilization, and general construction tasks.

You will work in high-noise and hazardous environments, following safety policies and maintaining communication with the Field Foreman to ensure continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, aluminum, and concrete while ensuring that the finish coatings are to mil spec requirements.
• Possesses knowledge regarding the techniques related to the safe use, storage and disposal of paint and cleaning products.
• Utilize various coating and lining equipment including airless spray equipment and plural component pumps.
• Utilize sand blasting, grit blasting, and other various surface preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment and materials; site cleanup and preparation.
• Mobilize and demobilize to and from the jobsite; perform general construction tasks.
• Communicate with Field Foreman about issues on the job site.
• Maintain safety and comply with Apache and client policies.

Skills

Surface prep and paint

PPE and safety compliance

Coating equipment operation

Tools

Airless spray

Plural-component pumps

Sand blasting

Grit blasting

Job description

**Position Title:** Painter & Blaster**Position Reports To:** Foreman**Position Summary**A Painter & Blaster shall perform or assist in the blasting and coating duties as required per the job scope. A Painter Blaster shall also perform general site work such as loading and unloading equipment and materials, site clean-up and preparation, mobilization, and demobilization to and from the jobsite, and general construction tasks.**Essential Functions*** Follow verbal directions as required to perform duties and responsibilities as listed below.* Heavy lifting will often be required to perform tasks.* Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb.* Must be able to perform required duties for extended periods of time.* Clean up of work area, supplies, materials, and equipment.* Communicate regularly with the Field Foreman with regard to issues and concerns on the job site.* Responsible for ensuring that work continues in the Foreman’s absence.* Comply with all Apache and client safety policies and programs.* Maintain a reliable attendance records* Always maintains a clean and safe work environment* Work unsupervised in an efficient and effective manner.* Able to wear all required PPE* Other duties as assigned.**Education & Experience*** Minimum 1 year of uninterrupted service with Apache.* 2+ years of blasting industrial experience**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, aluminum, and concrete while ensuring that the finish coatings are to mil spec requirements.* Possesses knowledge regarding the techniques related to the safe use, storage and disposal of paint and cleaning products.* Utilize various coating and lining equipment including airless spray equipment and plural component pumps.* Utilize sand blasting, grit blasting, and other various surface preparation equipment.* Clean up of work area, supplies, materials, and equipment.* Work unsupervised in an efficient and effective manner.* Communicate regularly with the Field Foreman with regard to issues and concerns on the job site.* Responsible for ensuring that work continues in the Foreman’s absence.**Work Conditions/Physical Demands*** Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.* Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.* No adverse environmental conditions expected.* Must be able to work in high noise volumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, dusty conditions, hazardous machinery, precarious places, proximity to other employees.* Background Check Requirements**Drug Program**All employees at made aware that Apache has a comprehensive drug/ alcohol policy and program in place, which includes random testing