Industrial Painter I - Pillar Innovations
Grantsville, MD
About the Job
About Us
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.Position Overview
Welcome to the role of Industrial Painter I – Fabrication and Machining. In this position, you will effectively utilize various hand and power tools to clean, prepare and finish industrial equipment, machinery, and structures for delivery and installation. Techniques and specifications will be determined by blueprints, work orders, data sheets, and oral instructions. Duties include the use and maintenance of related shop equipment for painting.
This individual will have a basic understanding of all aspects of industrial painting. This position must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.
What You'll Do
- Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
- Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders, product data sheets, and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
- Paint industrial structures according to specifications, industrial standards, work orders, and other instructions with various paint spraying equipment
- Learn to mix paint components in their proper ratios per data sheets
- Learn to determine how much product is needed for projects
- Learn to determine proper tip size for different applications and paints
- Learn to identify and communicate when additional structures are needed to safely perform duties
- Assist in erecting needed structures for projects, such as scaffolding, rigging, ladders, man and scissor lifts in a manner consistent with safety procedures
- Secure work pieces to safely perform job functions
- Monitor machine functions during operation to maintain safety standards
- Learn the quality checks and devices needed to ensure parts/pieces meet tolerance requirements
- Learn proper procedures for when defective parts are discovered
- Monitor and assist plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures
- Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure safe, clean, and efficient shop operations
- Obtain Competent Operator Certification and safely operate the overhead cranes and forklifts
- Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of shop tools and equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times
- Assist with organizing materials and supplies for jobs
- Communicate and work effectively with shop personnel, supervisors, and management to achieve project goals
Working Conditions
- Stand for long periods of time, talk, hear, read, and write
- Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms, kneel, lie down, climb ladders and/or scaffolding.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Breathe effectively while wearing a respirator and face mask
- Wear protective coveralls in excessive heat
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years of experience and general knowledge of industrial painting preferred
- Experience with painting tools such as sling psychrometers, wet mill gauges, dry mill thickness gauges, etc. preferred
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Must be dependable, trustworthy, possess a positive attitude, and be willing to work independently or in a team environment
- Ability to use basic measuring devices such as tape measures, wet mil gauges, dry mil thickness gauges
- Possess knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.), sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.) preferred
- Experience with use of an overhead crane and forklift preferred
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test
- Valid driver’s license required
How We'll Support You
Perks/Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
- Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
- Safety-first and drug free work environments
- Bonuses and incentives for working safely
- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
- Overtime available as applicable
- Advancement through defined employee career paths
- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
- Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.