Industrial Painter & Blaster

Broadwind Industrial Solutions is searching for an Industrial Painter & Blaster to join our team in Sanford, NC. This position will operate painting and blasting equipment using the knowledge of paint and steel properties and practices according to the manufacturer's specifications. The Painter & Blaster will follow customer specifications to determine surface finish and mil. thickness acceptability levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(May include some or all of the following responsibilities)

• Responsible for performing all assigned painting and blasting duties in a professional manner
• Assist in performing inside and outside painting and blasting duties in a productive manner to include:
• Preparing surfaces before painting
• Applying specified coatings of paint
• Preparing paint and blast by mixing components accurately * Perform all activities in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Utilize standard blast and paint equipment such as conventional and airless spray equipment, motorized lifts, brushes, rollers and other related equipment
• Review paint manufactures specs in addition to customer requirements and apply as required
• Dispose of residual materials appropriately
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required. Prior work related experience strongly preferred.
• One year of industrial painting / blasting experience required, epoxy paint experience preferred
• Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality, raw materials and other techniques, methods and tools involved in the process of painting industrial structures
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education or skill in the painting of industrial structures approved by Management/Human Resources.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting or standing for periods of time; walking, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting or stooping; may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations if stepping into a manufacturing area; could be exposed to heat or humidity, cold or outside elements; PPE required while in manufacturing areas. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and complete a respiratory fit test.

Broadwind is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please visit our website at www.bwen.com.