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Roxtec Inc
Painter / Grinder
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An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$64,272 / year median in Oklahoma
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Painter / Grinder Roxtec Inc
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Full Job Description Description:
Roxtec Inc. (www.roxtec.com) is the global leader in modular-based cable and pipe sealing solutions. Founded in 1990, we help protect critical infrastructure across industries by delivering innovative systems that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. With a strong focus on engineering and design, Roxtec has grown rapidly—averaging 30% annual growth over the past decade—and continues to set the standard for sealing performance worldwide. Join Our Team as a Painter/Grinder Technician! Are you skilled with grinders, paint sprayers, and power tools ? We're looking for a hands-on technician to bring precision and quality to our welded and machined assemblies. From smoothing sharp edges to applying industrial coatings, you'll play a key role in creating flawless finishes. Job Summary The Painter/ Grinder Technician is responsible for finishing operations, including painting, grinding, and sanding, to welded and machined assemblies with a focus on quality. Essential Job Functions Grinding of welds per drawing, shop orders and welder's instructions using various grinding tools to break or smooth sharp edges of finished assemblies Operation of power tools including large electric and air powered grinders and large belt grinders Basic inspection of welded and machined parts & assemblies to ensure quality workmanship Apply primer and/or paint processes as needed per shop orders and specifications including the handling, use, storage, and disposal of volatile, flammable and combustible materials. (Paint, Primer, Cleaning solvents (MEK & Acetone) Maintain a safe, clean, and organized grinding workstation, paint booth and paint prep area Use proper PPE as noted in the employee handbook and as required based on the task Notify the responsible welder or supervisor of defects seen during course of work Report exact time spent at each work-center on the corresponding shop order Maintain shop order paperwork and turn them into the shop supervisor when work is complete Keep tools used with stainless steel and aluminum separate from those used on mild steel keeping them free of contamination Passivation of completed stainless steel assemblies using Citric Acid passivator Clean assemblies of excess galvanizing and repair galvanizing as needed Operate the forklift as needed to transport materials and parts Prepare surface for further finishing Other grinding, sanding or polishing duties as requiredRequirements:
Ability to work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks. Must have a strong focus on safety and quality. Ability to use basic measuring & inspection tools such as measuring tapes, square, calipers, go / no go gauges & radius gauges. Organizational, problem solving, and follow-through skills. Basic ability to read mechanical (CAD) drawings. Good mechanical aptitude. Education and Experience Completion of high school or equivalent English communication ability both verbal and written One year or more shop experience using multiple grinding and finishing tools Basic industrial painting experience a plus Physical Requirement Required to wear PPE as needed Close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses This job is classified as "Safety Sensitive" Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary): Physical Abilities Stand- Frequently Walk
- Frequently Sit
- Occasionally Climb
- N/A Crawl
- N/A Squat or Kneel
- Frequently Bend
- Frequently Fine Manipulation
- Frequently Reach Outward
- Frequently Drive
- Occasionally Lift /Carry 10 lbs or less
- Frequently 11-20 lbs
- Frequently 21-50 lbs
- Occasionally 21-50 lbs
- Occasionally over 50 lbs
- N/A Push / Pull 10 lbs or less
- Frequently 10-20 lbs
- Frequently 20-50 lbs
- Occasionally Over 50 lbs
- N/A N/A (Not Applicable)
- Activity is not applicable to this occupation Occasionally
- Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25
- 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently
- Occupation requires this activity from 33%
- 66% of the time (2.5
- 5.