Painter/Blaster

Meyer Utility Structures is looking for a Painter/Blaster for our plant in Clinton, Il. The Painter/Blaster will prepare metal surfaces using abrasive blasting (sandblasting) to remove rust, scale, and contaminants, followed by applying protective coatings and industrial paint via spray guns or rollers. The Painter/Blaster will ensure surfaces meet specifications, maintain equipment, and adhere to strict safety regulations.Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications.What You’ll DoEnsure surfaces meet required blast profilesVerify paint reactor is performing as specifiedOperate airless spray equipment to apply coatingsSet up, operate and maintain machinery used to apply thin metallic coatingsTest millage of coatings (wet and dry)Oil and clean pumpsClean paint lines and paint guns and perform other cleaning/preventative maintenance to ensure that painting apparatus remain in working orderConsistently achieve proper dry film thickness and defect-free paint jobs with no pinholes, sags, runs or orange peelOther job duties as assignedWhat You’ll NeedExperience performing splicing and feathering processes to meet quality standardsSuccessful experience applying all kinds of coatings and applies prime and finish coats on industrial productsExperience reading and successfully interpreting general notes on drawingsThorough knowledge of safety and paint equipment including sizing tips, pump pressures, re-coat times and effects of weather on any applicable paint systemThe ability to maintain reliable and predictable good attendanceA high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goalCompensation And BenefitsMeyer Utility Structures is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Vacation and Sick Time401k with Employer Match11 paid Company holidaysLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth & Wellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Discount ProgramsProfessional Training and Development ProgramsCareer Advancement Opportunities Hourly Range, commensurate with background/experience, - $23.00 – $28.00+/hour