Industrial Journeyman Painter / Blaster (Day Shift)

Come join our highly skilled team at Thompson Metal Fab.The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc.

is in immediate need of an experienced Industrial Journeyman Painter / Blaster. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries.

We are an AISC, API, ASME, and WABO certified facility. With over 85 years in the industry, we have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality fabricated products on the West Coast.

Thompson Metal Fab offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Benefits include Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K Match, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care.

This position is available for Day shift 6 : 30AM-3 : 00PM Mon-Fri. Competitive wages at $30.17 an hour, with opportunity for advancement.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities : All employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Performs work as requested in a correct and timely manner.Understands and performs good painting practices and displays a proficient ability of painting and sandblasting.

Develops the ability of job set up with minimal supervision.Notifies job supervisor of damages, breakdowns, accidents, and safety issues.

Maintains all equipment issued, including but not limited to : hardhat, safety glasses, respirator, and coveralls.Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on equipment.

Regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality.Foster a positive and opportunistic environment for project work team membersEstablishes and maintains a positive working relationship with clients, agencies, and co-workers to promote a quality service image.

Ensures required paperwork is complete thoroughly and accurately.Plan, lead and organize a job to meet company objective.

Responsible for reporting all injuries to him / herself or others immediately without delay, following an accident.Maintains good communication with customers and crew.

Thoroughly understand how all equipment works.Performs other duties as may be assigned.* *REQUIREMENTS : KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDCUCATION & EXPERIENCEAbility to speak read and understand English is required.

Good customers service skills.Ability to read, and understand, fabrication drawings for paint requirements and holdbacksAbility to monitor all environmental requirements as well as the ability to perform all inspection requirements.

Good knowledge and understanding of Thompson Metal Fab safety policies and procedures.Physical fitness sufficient to satisfactorily perform daily job duties and heavy lifting assignments.

High degree of attention and care required, to prevent injury to self and others when operating equipment.Minimum three years industrial painting experience required.

Knowledge and experience in labor and painter responsibilities.Knowledge and experience in industrial painting and sandblasting techniques.

Possession of a valid driver's license by the state.Ability to stand for extended periods 8 hours minimumAbility to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.

unassistedAbility to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over handAbility to work at elevated heightsAbility to work in extreme environments exposure to heat and cold, similar to being outdoorsAbility to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noiseNOTICE : Equal Opportunity Employer