Painter EDN IPB

Powell • Northlake, IL

3d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Painter/Sandblaster, you will be required to perform sandblasting and painting of raw steel platforms and various products and equipment. This role involves operating overhead cranes or forklifts to move materials, performing wet painting and sandblasting tasks safely and efficiently, and occasionally assisting with general labor and cleaning duties as directed by a supervisor. You will also be responsible for maintaining routine maintenance procedures, cleaning equipment, and documenting inspections and paint usage.

Requirements

• Minimum of grammar school education.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Minimum of 2 years experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficient with use of Airless and Conventional paint spraying systems with very minimal to no defects.
• Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (ex: two part Epoxy primer and Polyurethane paint).
• Proficient with use of Steel Grit Blasting equipment and knowledge of basic maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or part of a small team and perform required tasks with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor and disposing of paints and solvents in appropriate location. Throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Ability to perform and recognize a Commercial Grade Blast cleaning on steel.
• Ability to use a wet paint film thickness gauge and dry film thickness gauge.
• Ability to use a dial thickness gauge to achieve appropriate anchor profile of required blast.
• Ability to recognize and properly repair defects in paint finish (ex: runs, holidays and orange peel).
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on Airless and Conventional paint spraying equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, company operating procedure, safety rules and ISO requirements.
• Ability to work up to 12 hour shifts upon request.
• Frequently required to work a 6th day (Saturday) during your normal shift, and required to work an occasional 7th day (Sunday).
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor continuously for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift metal objects of up to 50 pounds frequently for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to pass a breathing test and full-face respirator fitment test.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast and Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment.
• Move platforms and various products using an overhead crane or forklift.
• Perform Sandblasting and Wet Painting tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• On occasion be required to perform general labor and cleaning tasks as directed by your supervisor or leadperson.
• Keep up with routine maintenance procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Document inspections and paint usage in proper records.

What This Job Offers

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