Industrial Painter with F.D. Thomas, Inc.

ASRC Industrial•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Industrial Painter with a strong work ethic and a passion for quality craftsmanship to join their growing team. The role involves preparing, coating, and finishing surfaces on a variety of industrial projects, ensuring safety and precision. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in industrial painting, knowledge of surface preparation techniques, and familiarity with coatings and safety standards.

Requirements

Experience in Industrial Painting environment
Surface Prep: sandblasting, grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces.
Painting Techniques: Proficiency in spray painting (airless and conventional), brush & roller application, mixing and applying primers, sealers, and topcoats.
Knowledge of Coatings: Understanding of industrial coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers). Familiarity with paint specs and technical data sheets.
Safety & Compliance: Use of PPE (respirators, suits, gloves). Safe handling of hazardous materials.
Equipment Operation: Paint booths, spray guns, pressure pots, and compressors. Maintenance and troubleshooting painting equipment.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring even coverage, correct thickness (DFT), and smooth finishes. Quality control and inspection.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in confined spaces.
Transferable skills & experience: Construction or general labor, Familiarity with tools, physical work, & safety protocols, Auto body or marine painting, Experience with precision painting and surface prep, Manufacturing or assembly line work, Working in fast-paced, process-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

Ability to be fit-tested and receive medical clearance to wear a tight-fitting respirator, as required by OSHA
Able to communicate and understand English. This is required to understand safety directions and training, understand emergency responses, and communicate with other workers concerning hazards
Successful completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Construction Training

Responsibilities

Mix, apply (manually, spray, and/or airless spray), carry and handle paints, specialty coatings, adhesives, caulking, and additives
Detail and touch up finish coatings and inspect final finishes
Prepare and apply Fusion Bonded Epoxies
Comply with safety, health, quality, and environmental directives
Observe, analyze, and control work hazards
Reading and understanding written and verbal directions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS), procedures, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), briefings, training, and manufacturer's instructions
Preparing or assisting with toolbox safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysis's (JHA) for various work operations to analyze and control hazards
Walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and crawling to access work locations and perform work
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. respiratory protection
Observing work locations for potential safety and health hazards
Adhering to safety, health, quality, and environmental directives