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Thomas Industrial Coatings Inc., Pevely, Missouri, United States, 63070

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An equal opportunity, multi-certified industrial coatings and painting contractor is currently hiring industrial painters to perform interior and exterior painting of industrial projects,. Duties include prepping surfaces for painting and applying paint, assisting other skilled workers in performing their assigned duties, installing and disassembling access platforms and scaffolding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Following safety instructions, rules, and regulations

Prepares surfaces using industrial materials and machinery

Abrasive blasting with high pressure hoses/nozzles and other tools

Performs a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, such as installing and removing containment systems/tarps, rigid containment, erecting scaffolding, fall protection systems, and safety barriers in line with “safe work procedure”

Painting using plural, conventional, and airless spray equipment, brushes, and rollers

Lifting, carrying, and holding building materials, tools, and supplies

Mixing, applying paints and solvents using hand and power tools

May use some machinery such as paint pumps, blast pots, recyclers, tele-handlers/forklifts, aerial boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other power tools / equipment

Work at heights

Work in tight and/or confined spaces

Install and/or dismantle ventilation systems

Will be transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion

Cleaning tools, equipment, materials, and work areas

May be called on to clean down manufacturing & paint equipment with solvents and power washer

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of formal apprenticeship program or admittance through labor union. Considerable attention required to prevent injury to self and others when working on ladders, scaffolds, and other elevated work areas.

Physically stand or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for long periods

Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects

Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 50 to 125 pounds

Climb up and down ladders, stair towers, and scaffolds

Have the visual and hearing capacity to perform work without harm to self or others

Must be able to pass requirements of pre-employment testing

Able to work productively in heat index exposure at or about 112 ̊ F

Must be able to work productively in cold weather

Attend work regularly to ensure acclimation to temperature extremes

Prompt and on time attendance

Don and perform work wearing air purifying and supplied air respirators and abrasive blast hoods

Using / wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to full body harness, personal flotation device, tyvek coveralls, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

Adhere to the no smoking policy

Reporting injuries and unsafe conditions or work practices to supervisors immediately

Work well with others

Being familiar with the Code of Safe Work Practices, “Job Safety and You.”

Actively participating in “toolbox” or “tailgate” safety meetings

Must have the mental capacity / skill to attain and retain certifications related to the coatings industry

Be committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace

Work away from primary residence for long periods of time

Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Industrial painting experience preferred

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