02/26/2025
Acme Machine/Thor Fabrication LLC is looking for a highly motivated and skilled blaster/painter to be a part of our team at our facility in Franklinton, Louisiana.
*POSITION OVERVIEW: *
The Painter/Blaster is responsible for safely operating media blasting equipment to prepare and clean a variety of surfaces for painting. In addition, the Painter/Blaster is responsible for producing painted surfaces by following painting specifications/requirements, preparing surfaces, applying paints, and maintaining equipment.
*KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: *
* Surface preparation & protective coating applications on fabricated and machined steel structures/components.
* Operate & maintain various blasting, spraying, & other equipment.
* Prepare, and mix standard/special primers, paints and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity, using thinners, solvents, additives, and agitators as required.
* Select pressures, nozzles, and temperature, humidity, and cure times.
* Prepare and clean items and surfaces to be finished.
* Mask, plug, or block finished, machined, or specified surfaces not to be coated.
* Uniformly apply wet primers, paints and coatings to parts and components and other items using care to avoid over spraying/coating and to obtain a smooth, covered and even surface free form runs and thin spots to meet specified mill spec. Repeat operations as necessary to obtain desired mil spec as required.
* Visually and mechanically check finished items for pin holes, runs, bare spots, proper coverage. Refinish and touch up as required.
* Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area, cleaning and maintenance of spray application equipment, protective clothing, and equipment according to established practices. Ensure needed painting and coating supplies are on hand.
* Determines painting requirements by studying specifications.
* Prepares surfaces by using mechanical, abrasives, masking, or solvent.
* Completes painting using manual equipment such as brushes or rollers.
* Maintains safe conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals and waste.
* How to use equipment to measure atmospheric conditions/blast profile and mil thicknesses on materials to be painted a plus. (Defelsko Positector unit)
*JOB SKILLS*
* Following established methods and procedures
* Attention to detail
* Dependability (This is critical)
* Independence
* Thoroughness
*PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: *
* Knowledge of industrial paint application and specifications
* Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: *
* Work performed in an outdoor covered environment.
* Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
* Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness
* Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials.
* Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.
* The use of Safety Glasses is required.
* The use of earplugs is recommended.
* The use of respirator as required.
* Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
* Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility.
WORK LOCATION: THOR FABRICATION LLC
PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE
INSURANCE
401K
PAID VACATION
Send an email request to [email protected] and an application and contact information for an in-person interview will be sent to you.
