Industrial Painter (MUST BE LOCAL)

Immediate position available for a Painter / Sandblaster – located in Clearwater, Florida. Great opportunity for an experienced Painter / Sandblaster who can assist the lead Manager on various projects. Must have at least 1 to 2 years of Painting and Sandblasting experience.

Responsibilities for The Painter / Sandblaster-

• Apply coatings to surfaces by use of brush, roller, conventional spray, airless, thermal spray, and other specialty coating applications.
• Prepares product for prime & paint, washing, drying, cleaning, wire brushing & sanding.
• Clean and store paint tools and equipment after use.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite free from any unnecessary hazards associated with the work being performed by a paint crew.
• Measure and mix paint with a paint mixer.
• Performs grinding, sanding, blasting, and polishing per work instructions.
• Monitor and maintaining a breathing air box during blasting operations.
• Monitor and maintain paint and blast pots during paint operations.
• Shovels or pours abrasives, sand, grit, or shots of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Perform general housekeeping and all assigned duties on a jobsite, as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepare surfaces for coating application using hand tools, power tools and blasting equipment.
• Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.

Requirements for The Painter / Sandblaster:

• 1 to 2 years of Painting and Blasting experience.
• 1 to 2 years of Telescoping Forklift experience.

• Current driver's license with a clean record is required.
• OSHA Certification (C-10 AND c-12) a plus
• Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required.
• Must be capable of climbing onto trailers or trucks and onto racks to secure and move equipment as well as climbing ladders to access scaffolding up to high, precarious places.
• Be honest, hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.

Physical Demands/Work Environment for The Painter / Sandblaster:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Yellowstone Blast Services is a:

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Homeland Security - E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
• For more information, please visit www.yellowstoneblast.com