Painter/Mechanical Technician

Veolia | Water Tech; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Industrial Painter to prep and coat carbon steel frames and brackets, and to blast small stainless parts using a blast cabinet. You will also perform mechanical tasks when painting demand is low, and work outside of the paint area as needed.

Familiarity with HLVP painting systems and PPE (PAPR, safety gear) is required. Read shop orders, follow instructions, and assist other departments in a fabrication shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial coatings and metal preparation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to cross-train on other fabrication disciplines.
• Basic mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices and environmental, health and safety policies.
• Read and interpret shop orders and BOMs; adhere to production work instructions.
• Assist other departments as needed and coordinate with other job classifications.
• Operate power tools such as drills, grinders and saws; stand for long periods.

Skills

Industrial coatings

Metal preparation

Teamwork

Cross training

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade school degree

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary

Work as an Industrial Painter prepping and coating carbon steel frames and brackets, and using a blast cabinet to blast small stainless steel parts. Also work doing mechanical tasks when there is no demand for painting.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to work while wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Proficient at painting using an HLVP painting system.
• Is familiar with cleaning and repairing paint equipment (pressure pot and HVLP gun).
• Willing to work outside of the paint area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows safe work practices and all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to production work instructions.
• Assists with other departments as needed.
• Works with and coordinates activities with other job classifications.
• Reads and understands shop orders and bill of materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge in industrial coatings and metal preparation..
• Work as a member of a team and independently..
• Willingness to cross train on other assembly and/or fabrication disciplines.
• Basic mathematics skills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred

• Trade school degree in related trade.
• Industrial coating experience in a factory or industrial setting.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform work with appropriate PPE for work (Half mask respirator, powered air purifying respirator, safety toed shoes, safety glasses, bump cap/hard hat, etc.)
• The majority of the day will be spent standing with some bending and fine motor work appropriate for work in a fabrication shop.
• Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.
• Some sitting and computer work is required.
• Some unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs. is required – nearly all heavy parts movement assisted with cranes/hoists and pallet jacks.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position.

Compensation

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $26.00 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.