Industrial Painter/Blast Operator

Poseidon Barge•Berne, IN

About The Position

We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(K) match, and paid vacation/holiday/personal days. Enjoy the benefit of a 10 hour work shift !! 3rd shift hours: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00PM - 6:00AM. Overtime on Friday's when needed. We pay double time after 45 hours worked in a week! Bonus of $1,000 after 90 days employment if you have no absences or tardies!!! POSITION REPORTS TO: Department Manager SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: None STATUS: Full-time; FLSA Non-Exempt POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for preparing and cleaning paint booth and paint equipment, preparing paint and properly disposing waste paint and chemicals, and applying paints and other coatings to large surfaces. Blast barges; move barges in/out of blast booth; help out in paint booth as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
1-3 years of related experience with Industrial Painting
Understanding of application defects and their causes
Demonstrated experience mixing paints and other coatings
Demonstrated experience handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste
Ability to safely lift 80 pounds
Must be able to stand, reach, walk and bend on a continual basis.
Must be able to climb ladders
Prolonged standing
Must be able to be medically cleared to wear a respirator

Responsibilities

Clean and prepare surfaces for painting, including blasting, masking, or applying chemical rinses.
Apply paint according to specifications.
Use of air-assist paint guns to paint large surfaces
Cleaning paint booth, paint application equipment, paint lines, air lines, and respirator
Carefully follow all guidelines for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.
Maintain and troubleshoot paint equipment, including changing filters according to specifications.
Maintain replacement parts inventory and keep accurate records
Maintain proper air flow in the paint booth; keep filters clean
Use of wet gages and understanding mill thickness
Mix Paint according to proper ratios
Use PPE properly: blast suit, ear protection, helmet, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes
Prepare barges for blasting
Spray blast onto barges to remove grease, dirt, and rust
Read and understand work orders and work instructions
Examine finished surfaces to ensure quality texture
Clean off barge to prepare for paint process
Clean floor of blast booth and surrounding area daily
Assist in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned
Keep area clean, tools put away, and tools in working condition.
Meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives