Painter

• Organizes and plans the use of painting and blasting equipment and materials for the various projects
• Uses various techniques to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Mixes batches of paint. Operates spray painting equipment or brushes or rolls paint on surfaces.
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment
• Ensures that the blasting and painting equipment is properly maintained and in a ready state of operation
• Inspects and maintains blasting and painting during all phases of application
• Examines and measures finished surfaces to ensure conformance to specifications
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to FLSmidth safety procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• As part of job enrichment, and at the company’s discretion, cross training in other areas will be given

• 2 years’ experience preferred
• Is familiar with various coatings, prep work, and blasting methods
• Experience with multi-part epoxies preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Mil thickness, finish requirements etc.
• NACE experience an advantage
• Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Must have knowledge of health and safety requirements including but not limited to fire hazards, compressed gases, electrical, chemical and mechanical devices
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE
• The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000.00 sign on bonus to be paid at the 6 month anniversary of employment with FLSmidth.

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