Job description

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Painter/Blaster is responsible for safely operating media blasting equipment to prepare and clean a variety of surfaces for painting. In addition, the Painter/Blaster is responsible for producing painted surfaces by determining painting requirements, preparing surfaces, applying paints, and maintaining equipment.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Surface preparation & protective coating applications on above ground piping; steel structures; and other related appurtenances.
• Operate & maintain various blasting, spraying, & other equipment
• Prepare, match colors, and mix standard and other primers, paints and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity, using thinners, solvents, additives, and agitators as required.
• Select pressures, nozzles, and temperature, humidity, and cure times.
• Prepare and clean items and surfaces to be finished.
• Mask, plug, or block finished, machined, or specified surfaces not to be coated.
• Uniformly apply wet primers, paints and coatings to parts and components and other items using care to avoid over spraying/coating and to obtain a smooth, covered and even surface free form runs and thin spots. Repeat operations as necessary to obtain desired effect or thickness of media.
• Visually and mechanically check finished items for pin holes, runs, bare spots, proper coverage. Refinish and touch up as required.
• Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area, cleaning and maintenance of spray application equipment, booths, filters, protective clothing, and equipment according to established practices. Ensure needed painting and coating supplies are on hand.
• Periodically check with bead blast area for parts availability.
• Determines painting requirements by studying specifications.
• Prepares surfaces by using mechanical, abrasives, masking, or solvent.
• Completes painting using manual equipment such as brushes or rollers.
• Maintains safe conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals and waste.
• Other tasks as assigned by TAS.

JOB SKILLS

• Following established methods and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Independence
• Thoroughness

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• High School diploma

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of industrial paint application and specifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work performed in a shop environment;
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable;
• Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness
• Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials;
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach;
• The use of Safety Glasses is required;
• The use of earplugs is recommended;
• The use of respirator as required;
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week;
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77045: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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