Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

 As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Summary

WesTech is in need of a Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician who is responsible for preparing materials for painting and sandblasting. The position requires use of overhead cranes, lift trucks, hand tools, grinders, and sanders for the preparation of metal surfaces for industrial painting. In addition to painting preparation, you may be required to work in the fabrication area cutting, bending, deburring parts for welding. Knowledge of basic hand and power tools, knowledge surface preparation, operation of lift truck and general shop and yard maintenance.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Understand and follow directions


• Use of measuring devices i.e. tape measure, micrometer


• Operate band saw


• Operate multiple types of drills


• Use of grinder and de-burring equipment


• Operate lift trucks


• Operate overhead cranes


• Maintain inventory


• Works independently to specifications from instructions, prints and drawings


• Performs maintenance on associated equipment to ensure all remains in proper working order


• Good communication skills


• Other duties as assigned

Here are the skills that you need: 

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Knowledge of raw materials and alloys

Preferred Qualifications:

• Painting, & Sandblasting Preparation


• Background in steel fabrication


• Welding (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW)

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 45-50 lbs. max 2-3 minutes at a time


• Standing-most all the time while performing duties


• Walking-carrying prepped parts 75-100 ft


• Climbing/balance-occasionally


• Stooping/crawling-sometimes while fitting


• Reaching/handling-most all the time


• Speaking/hearing-pay attention to surrounding noises


• Seeing-wearing personal safety equipment

Benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses


• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package 


• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program


• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability


• PTO plan and Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.