Painter EDN IPB

Powell Industries; Northlake (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Powell Industries is seeking a Painter/Sandblaster to sandblast and paint raw steel platforms and various products. You will move items using an overhead crane or forklift and perform wet painting with attention to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include documentation of inspections and paint usage, and occasional general labor tasks. The role requires independent work or small-team collaboration with a focus on maintaining a clean work area and adhering to ISO standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of grammar school education.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Minimum of 2 years experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficient with use of Airless and Conventional paint spaying systems with very minimal to no defects.
• Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (epoxy primer and polyurethane paint).
• Proficient with use of Steel Grit Blasting equipment and knowledge of basic maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or part of a small team and perform required tasks with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor and disposing of paints and solvents properly.

Aufgaben

• Sandblast and paint raw steel platforms and equipment.
• Move platforms and products using an overhead crane or forklift.
• Perform sandblasting and wet painting tasks safely and timely.
• Occasionally perform general labor and cleaning tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Document inspections and paint usage in proper records.

Kenntnisse

Sandblasting

Wet painting

Airless spray

Conventional spray

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Grammar school

Basic math

English proficiency

Tools

Airless spray systems

Conventional spray systems

Dial thickness gauge

Steel grit blasting equipment

Jobbeschreibung

As a Painter/Sandblaster, you will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Sandblast and Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment.
• Move platforms and various products using a overhead crane or forklift.
• Perform Sandblasting and Wet Painting tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• On occasion be required to perform general labor and cleaning tasks as directed by your supervisor or leadperson.
• Keep up with routine maintenance procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Document inspections and paint usage in proper records.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of grammar school education.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 2 years experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficient with use of Airless and Conventional paint spaying systems with very minimal to no defects.
• Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (ex: two part Epoxy primer and Polyurethane paint).
• Proficient with use of Steel Grit Blasting equipment and knowledge of basic maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or part of a small team and perform required tasks with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor and disposing of paints and solvents in appropriate location. Throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Ability to perform and recognize a Commercial Grade Blast cleaning on steel.
• Ability to use a wet paint film thickness gauge and dry film thickness gauge.
• Ability to use a dial thickness gauge to achieve appropriate anchor profile of required blast.
• Ability to recognize and properly repair defects in paint finish (ex: runs, holidays and orange peel).
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on Airless and Conventional paint spaying equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, company operating procedure , safety rules and ISO requirements.
• Ability to work up to 12 hour shifts upon request. Frequently required to work a 6th day (Saturday) during your normal shift, and required to work an occasional 7th day (Sunday).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor continuously for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift metal objects of up to 50 pounds frequently for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to pass a breathing test and full-face respirator fitment test.