Industrial Blaster Painter

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

18h

About The Position

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count! $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE! Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years. Summary/Objective: The Industrial blaster/painter will be responsible for manually blast steel and pipe inside an industrial blast booth and operate standard blast pots, equipment, and other structural sub straight. Painting responsibilities include surface preparation using brushes, rollers, and conventional spray pots to achieve specifications given by supervisor or job requirements. The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Required Minimum of 6 months' work experience and/or up to 3 years of industrial painting/blasting experience and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in a construction environment)
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned
May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
May be required to use hearing protection in and around areas with moderate/high exposure to high noise levels
May be required to use respiratory protection when working in areas with fumes, or airborne particles including dust
May be required to work in confined spaces or at heights
This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience
HS diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Uses high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, power tools and other abrasives means to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint prior to painting sub straight
Prepares surfaces and apply primer to pipe, or steel sub straight structures and equipment for primer/finish coats
Prepares and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly
Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy
Makes decisions based on knowledge of trade and supervisor information/instructions
Performs other duties as assigned