Industrial Painter with F.D. Thomas, Inc.

Company Overview

F.D. Thomas Inc. (FDT) is one of the largest coating and specialty contractors in the United States with offices in California Oregon Washington and the East Coast.

F.D. Thomas Inc. is headquartered in Central Point OR. FDT is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13500 Iñupiat shareholders.

By hiring Great People we can provide Great Work to our highly valued customers as we continue to grow an Extraordinary Company!

FD Thomas believes our most valuable resource is our family of skilled loyal and professional employees. Our formula for success is easy we believe Great People Great Work an Extraordinary Company. We not only look for people who possess the great skill sets and experience in the industry but people with can do attitudes and train them to work to FDT standards. Our company passion and purpose are to leave things better than we found them.

Job Summary:

Were looking for a driven and detail-oriented Industrial Painter with a strong work ethic and a passion for quality craftsmanship to join our growing team. Youll play a key role in preparing coating and finishing surfaces on a variety of industrial projects from start to finish while ensuring safety and precision every step of the way.

Youll be joining a team where your expertise and attention to detail make a real impact. Your solid background in industrial painting knowledge of surface preparation techniques and familiarity with coatings and safety standards will be essential in supporting our continued success!

Responsibilities include:

• Mix apply (manually spray and/or airless spray) carry and handle paints specialty coatings adhesives caulking and additives
• Detail and touch up finish coatings and inspect final finishes
• Prepare and apply Fusion Bonded Epoxies
• Comply with safety health quality and environmental directives
• Observe analyze and control work hazards
• Reading and understanding written and verbal directions including material safety data sheets (MSDS) procedures Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• briefings training and manufacturers instructions
• Preparing or assisting with toolbox safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysiss (JHA) for various work operations to analyze and control hazards
• Walking standing sitting climbing and crawling to access work locations and perform work
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. respiratory protection
• Observing work locations for potential safety and health hazards
• Adhering to safety health quality and environmental directives

Requirements and Education:

• Experience in Industrial Painting environment
• Surface Prep: sandblasting grinding sanding and cleaning surfaces.
• Painting Techniques: Proficiency in spray painting (airless and conventional) brush & roller application mixing and applying primers sealers and topcoats.
• Knowledge of Coatings: Understanding of industrial coatings (epoxy polyurethane zinc-rich primers). Familiarity with paint specs and technical data sheets.
• Safety & Compliance: Use of PPE (respirators suits gloves). Safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Equipment Operation: Paint booths spray guns pressure pots and compressors. Maintenance and troubleshooting painting equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring even coverage correct thickness (DFT) and smooth finishes. Quality control and inspection.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods lift heavy objects and work in confined spaces.
• Transferable skills & experience
• Construction or general labor
• Familiarity with tools physical work & safety protocols
• Auto body or marine painting
• Experience with precision painting and surface prep
• Manufacturing or assembly line work
• Working in fast-paced process-driven environments

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Ability to be fit-tested and receive medical clearance to wear a tight-fitting respirator as required by OSHA
• Able to communicate and understand English.
• This is required to understand safety directions and training understand emergency responses and communicate with other workers concerning hazards
• Successful completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Construction Training

EEO Statement

F.D. Thomas Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race gender color age sexual orientation gender identification national origin religion marital status ancestry citizenship disability protected veteran status or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.