Painter

HEARTLAND FABRICATION LLC • Brownsville, PA

3d • $22 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coating and painting large structures to exact specifications. The Painter will be responsible for various tasks related to paint mixing, application, equipment inspection and maintenance, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a heavy industrial environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to mix Epoxy and Macropoxy.
• Must be able to visually inspect ladders and harnesses.
• Must be able to clean and visually inspect paint lines and spray guns.
• Must be able to perform internal – voids and external – bottoms, stencil, safety stripe, and deck fittings tasks with zero defects.
• Must be able to operate Allegro fans, air horns, mixers, paint pumps, and wet film thickness gauges.
• Must be able to assist person spraying outside of barge.
• Must be able to perform all brush, roll and mitting tasks.
• Must be able to follow simple written and verbal directions.
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear a full face respirator.
• Must be able to distinguish between hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Must be knowledgeable of and use proper personal protective equipment.
• Must be trained in confined space entry rules and regulations.
• Must be aware of proper testing for oxygen levels and LEL benchmarks before entering confined space to spray paint.
• Must be knowledgeable of proper ventilation techniques using air horns and exhaust fans.
• Must be knowledgeable of explosion proof requirements of all equipment in the paint building.
• Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times such as, metatarsal boots, ear plugs/ear muffs, safety glasses, long sleeved shirts and pants, hard hats and respirator use.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous work experience in a heavy industrial or construction environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coat and paint large structures to exact specifications.
• Mix Epoxy and Macropoxy.
• Visually inspect ladders and harnesses.
• Clean and visually inspect paint lines and spray guns.
• Perform internal (voids) and external (bottoms, stencil, safety stripe, deck fittings) tasks with zero defects.
• Operate Allegro fans, air horns, mixers, paint pumps, and wet film thickness gauges.
• Assist persons spraying outside of barges.
• Perform brush, roll, and mitting tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED