Yard/Shop Laborer - Sandblasting & Industrial Painting

About the role

The Shop/Yard Laborer - Sandblaster & Industrial Painting supports fabrication operations by preparing, blasting, cleaning, painting, and handling fabricated steel products and equipment. This position assists with material movement, shop organization, loading and unloading, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Organize and maintain the fabrication yard and storage areas.
• Absorb and assist fabricators, welders, and fitters as needed.
• Identify and stage materials for production.
• Maintain clean work areas and remove scrap materials.
• Prepare steel for coating by degreasing, solvent cleaning, grinding, wire brushing, sanding, masking, operating abrasive blasting equipment to SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards, inspecting blasted surfaces for cleanliness and profile, maintaining blasting equipment and replacing worn nozzles, hoses, and blast media as required.
• Perform surface preparation tasks such as degreasing, solvent cleaning, grinding, wire brushing, sanding, masking, operating abrasive blasting equipment to SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards, inspecting blasted surfaces for cleanliness and profile, maintaining blasting equipment and replacing worn nozzles, hoses, and blast media as required.
• Industrial Painting: Mix coatings according to manufacturer specifications, apply primers and finish coats using airless spray equipment, conventional spray guns, brushes and rollers when required, measure and verify wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT), maintain paint equipment and clean spray systems after use, ensure proper curing times and environmental conditions during coating application.
• Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts safely, operate pressure washers and air compressors, perform routine inspections on tools and equipment, report equipment defects promptly.
• General Responsibilities: Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards, wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives, perform other duties as assigned to support business operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, fabrication, industrial, or labor-intensive environment preferred.
• Experience using common hand tools and power tools is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb ladders and work from scaffolding or aerial lifts.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and reach overhead.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Wear respiratory protection for extended periods.

Benefits

Designed To Work For You
Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
Time Off
We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Equal Employment Opportunity
TransTech Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, and termination.