Blaster / Painter with Gulf Coast Industrial (GCI)

About Company

Gulf Coast Industrial provides multi-craft services throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast, with a focus on industrial coatings, insulation, scaffolding and fireproofing services.

We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.

Job Summary:

The Blaster/Painter must effectively and safely perform surface preparation, coatings application and all associated phases of industrial coating.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares surfaces and applies coatings to various structures, tanks, piping, and miscellaneous surfaces in accordance with customers specifications and manufacturers recommendations.
• Assembles, maintain, repairs, and cleans abrasive blasting and painting equipment.
• Mix and thin the coatings according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Construct protective enclosures to avoid over spray of customers equipment.
• Assist in loading, unloading and storage of equipment and supplies.
• At all times perform his work in the safest possible manner. Immediately correct any unsafe condition.
• Perform onsite QA/QC functions, including paperwork and evaluation of employees
• Keep the jobsite clean by keeping it clear of all trash, unused paint materials, etc.
• Cooperates with Superintendent and customers in carrying out assigned work.
• Direct the Helper/Laborer in proper work performance and job requirements.

Key Requirements, Education, and Experience:

• The blaster/painter must be highly productive, experienced in the multiple crafts involved and be an expert in the mechanic and use of all equipment, materials, and procedures necessary for the safe and effective surface preparation and application of coatings.
• The blaster/painter must be able to hold and a control 100 psi nozzle pressure.
• They must be proficient in spraying to maintain even milage.
• Must possess knowledge of and have experience in different coatings. (Epoxy, urethanes, polyesters, vinylesters.)
• Must have knowledge of Hazardous waste management.
• Some knowledge of rigging.
• Must be proficient in all Safety aspects of his craft.
• Must be proficient in QA/QC requirements of his craft.

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EEO Statement:

Gulf Coast Industrial (GCI), and its Operating Companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Gulf Coast Industrial (GCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.