Project Paint & Blaster B

About the role

This position is accountable for performing the work as per proper specs, paints, colors, millage, atmospheric & weather conditions to provide the protective coatings to the products fabricated in the Paint & Blast operation at TurboFab. Prepares surfaces and paints product accordingly. This position ensures that the efforts of the Blast & Paint department support the facility's goals. Additionally, this position is expected to assist other departments and other facility personnel with interpretation of customer's coating specifications, qualifying non-standard systems and development of standard protective coating systems.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all of TurboFab's Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines
• Keep all areas clean and orderly; comply with TurboFab's housekeeping procedures
• Meet the production schedules of the Paint and Blast facility without jeopardizing quality
• Comply with applicable practices, policies, and procedures when painting and/or blasting
• Comply with all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Perform work as per proper specs, paints, colors, and millage of product being painted
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment when painting and/or blasting
• Maintain all equipment in good working condition
• Assist in the training of other less experienced Painter/Blasters
• Properly prepare parts for paint as well as mixing and applying paint
• Safely and efficiently use blasting and cleaning operation in the preparation of surfaces for coating purposes

Qualifications

• Fully competent and qualified Painter/Blaster with three to five years of experience
• Requires minimal supervision to perform the job
• Must exhibit the skills and willingness to perform assigned tasks in a fully competent manner
• Must be experienced in a heavy steel fabrication environment
• Must be able to get along with others

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of standard protective coating systems
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in the safe operation of a forklift
• Experience in the safe operation of a man-lift
• Knowledgeable in determining proper coating applications under various weather conditions
• Knowledge of the different levels of blasting