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Industrial Painter/Sandblaster (995112)

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MEC Construction LLC

Leesburg, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

Job Title:
Painter/Sandblaster Department:
Painting Location:
Project Based •
PER DIEM
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Direct Report:
Superintendent/Painting Foreman Job Description:
Operate spray painting and sandblasting equipment to apply protective coatings and paints to fabricated utility piping and structural steel material.
Duties:
Select the appropriate paint or mix paints according to a predetermined formula per manufacture and or customer specifications Operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, and or sandblast to remove corrosion, otherwise prepare fabricated steel items for application of paint and or other protective coatings Operate spray, dip, and flow coating equipment or other painting or product coating equipment as required Paint small and large items and apply touch-ups Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment Prepare and apply stencils as required to finished products Take environmental reading prior to and during the painting and coating process Ability to fill out and coordinate paperwork flow Direct one or more helpers Operate overhead cranes and or forklifts
Physical Requirements:
Frequent walking and climbing (stairs, ladders, terrain) Frequent lifting (up to and including 50 pounds) Frequent bending, twisting and standing Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments as required
Experience/Education:
3+ years of experience Some vocational / technical training is desired Ideal candidates should have certifications in, NACE, SSPC, KTA Tator or other industrial painting certificate Knowledge of above ground and below ground coatings system
Other Requirements:
Excellent organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must have reliable transportation Must have valid driver's license
License:
OSHA 10
Certification Preferred Travel:
Travel is required MEC Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.