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STS Steel, Inc.
Industrial Painter (Steel)
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What they do
A Coating or Industrial Painter paints a variety of finished manufactured products using paint and enamel spray guns.
$44,351 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
STS Steel, located in Schenectady, New York, is currently seeking to fill the position of a Structural Industrial Painter for large steel structures (bridges, buildings, etc.). The work will be done in our paint shop. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, needs little instruction when assigned a task, is self-motivated and experienced in this type of painting. Structural steel painting experience is a requirement - all other applicants will not be considered. Please note your experience on your resume. Responsibilities include knowlege of the following :
- Surface Preparation by means of solvent cleaning, hand tool cleaning, power tool cleaning, & abrasive blasting.
- Measuring and proper mixing of a variety of coatings such as organic and inorganic zincs, epoxies, and polyurethanes.
- Application of coatings by using various techniques such as brush and roll striping, conventional (air pressure pot) and airless spraying.
- Thermal Spray Metalizing application.
- Use of both wet film gauges and dry film gauges.
- Properly clean and maintain paint and blasting equipment.
- Use of overhead bridge cranes, forklifts, and man-lifts.
Qualifications:
- Physically fit with the ability to lift to 50 pounds, crawl, climb, and stand for long periods of time.
- Flexibility to work overtime, off-hours, and weekends as needed for job schedule.
- Flexibility to assist plant fabrication and yard operations.
- Ability to follow technical instructions for coating applications.
Pay and Benefits :
STS Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including a competitive wage as well as:- Health, dental & vision insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) STS Steel is an employee owned, highly respected steel fabricator of bridges, buildings, and hydraulic structures.