MPI Calera Industrial Painter

Scope of Responsibilities

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of team members
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Wear appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned work area
• Proactively promote the McWane Way principles
• Surface Preparation
  • Thoroughly clean and prepare pipe and fitting surfaces, removing rust, scale, and other contaminants using sandblasting, wire brushing, or chemical cleaning
  • Mask or protect areas not requiring coating
• Coating Application
  • Accurately mix and prepare P401 coating materials according to manufacturer specifications
  • Apply coatings using appropriate techniques such as spraying, brushing, or rolling, ensuring uniform thickness and coverage
  • Monitor and control environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) to ensure proper coating adhesion and curing
• Quality Control
  • Inspect coated surfaces for defects such as pinholes, blisters, or unevenness
  • Perform quality control tests (e.g., thickness measurements, spark testing) to verify coating integrity
  • Maintain accurate records of coating applications and inspections
• Safety
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, including proper PPE use
  • Handle and dispose of coating materials and solvents safely
  • Work in defined work spaces as required, following all safety procedures
• Equipment Maintenance
  • Clean and maintain coating application equipment to ensure proper functionality

• Experience in industrial coating application, preferably with epoxy or similar materials
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Proficiency in using coating application equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Physical capability to lift heavy objects, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Possibly having certifications related to coating application

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements
• Ability to meet and adhere to physical requirements while wearing appropriate PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, mask)
• Work under heat, cold, noise, and vibration conditions
• Work in dust and fumes environments
• Ability to operate forklift or overhead crane
• Possibility of overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands
• Work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises
• Knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance

1st Shift M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, a weekly pay schedule, a 401k plan, company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.