At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

 

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

 

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

 

Scope of Responsibility:

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Lead, the Painter & Blaster performs all duties in the paint & blast process, such as surface preparation, spray-gun application of liquid coatings, wrapping painted products for shipment, operating heavy equipment to move product around the large pole coating facility and perform abrasive blasting to prepare products for application of liquid coatings. The painter/blaster is also responsible for understanding and complying with safety and environmental regulations and policies as they pertain to the painting & blasting procedures.

 

Essential Duties:

Operate large forklifts and all associated paint/compressor equipment including guns, hoppers and collection systems Follow blueprints for the coating dimensions and measurements accurately Prepare and set-up/blast with sand, shot, or gritUse blaster to prepare part or assembly surface for coatingPrepare paints. Use wet and dry film.Apply high build epoxies according to project specifications Apply paint. Use professional painting techniques with industrial spray equipment, airbrushes and industrial paint booth methodologies while following SSPC painting practicesUtilize a variety of spraying devices airless and air powered sprayers Maintain paint equipment and troubleshoot or report issues Clean and maintain associated compressors Achieve/maintain consistent DFT Electronically collect labor hours and track process information on each jobIdentify material by job number, piece mark, labels and/or other applicable indicatorsMaintain compliance with regulations and policies regarding safe storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastesFollow established housekeeping standards Regular and on-time attendance Work in your shift as scheduled Getting along with coworkers

 

Position Requirements:

Education: 

High School Diploma, or equivalent preferred

 Experience:

Prior paint booth/blast and Manufacturing experience highly preferredRegular, consistent & timely attendance is required Must be able to obtain STS Crane/Forklift CertificationExperience using forklifts highly preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of hand tools, grinders and proper PPE during useKnowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions and decimalsBasic understanding of English is required. Ability to speak, read and write in English highly preferredMust know, or be able to learn, how to read a tape measure and blueprints 

 

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objectsMust be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, tugging, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling and handling of materials.Position requires manual dexterity, ability to pick/pinch and work with fingers, repetitive motions of wrists/hands/finger, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual. Effectively and safely utilizes ladders, manlifts, forklifts, overhead cranes, etc. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Must be able to work in an open environment for long shifts (including weekends) exposed to extreme temperatures, standing entire shift Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources Visual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyesAbility to perform duties in confined areas wearing all necessary PPE including protective clothing and respirators

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

 Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401(k) with Company Match Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Life and Disability Coverage Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Health and Wellness Resources Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity