Job Description:

ABOUT THE JOB
The Industrial Painter cleans, inspects, prepares and moves pipe for sandblasting, cleaning, painting and tape operations. Operates pipe cleaner, paint, tape and sandblasting machine safely and efficiently to create quality product.  Work is performed under close supervision; however, supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, which can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned. As work experience is gained, employee may be assigned tasks that are more complex.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs various general labor work including shoveling, clean up and removal of damaged lining


• Operation of hand tools and equipment


• Receives OTJ to apply various coatings and linings to pipe by machine and/or hand application


• May also cross train to learn how to apply and operate machines / equipment for other various types of pipe coatings


• Cleans and inspects machines


• Loads and unloads product in to specific machines


• May operate forklift and other product handling equipment


• Ensures pipe is cleaned prior to entering paint machine area


• Loads and unloads product in the paint and tape machine area


• Assists workers in diagnosing problems associated with the taping and painting of product


• Inspects and maintains paint and sandblasting machine to ensure production of quality product


• Loads paint product on paint machine in a safe manner


• Operates poly paint machine in a safe manner


• Follows SOX and ISO procedures


• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to learn how to operate a variety of coating & lining machines and equipment


• Capable of following all safety requirements, work rules and regulations


• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions


• Ability to read gauges and watch guides


• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification if required

 

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

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