Yard​/Shop Laborer - Sandblasting & Industrial Painting

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Full
- Time Manual Labour Rocky Mount, NC, US

Trans Tech Energy is a leading provider of engineered equipment solutions for processing, storing, distributing, and utilizing a wide variety of liquids and gases in the energy, renewables, chemical, and industrial end markets. Our diverse manufacturing and design portfolio includes ASME pressure vessels, API storage tanks, TEMA heat exchangers, packaged process equipment, reactors, distillation columns, and other custom designed applications. Our design, construction, and field service capabilities include gas processing, storage, and utilization projects in energy, power, industrial, and biogas markets.

As we continue to improve our ESG profile, we are committed to investing in renewable energy technologies and anticipate this will be an important part of our future growth.

We have offices and manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana, and Montana, and have field teams supporting North and South America. With a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere, we define success by how we impact the lives of the people around us.

The Shop/Yard Laborer - Sandblaster & Industrial Painting is responsible for supporting fabrication operations by preparing, blasting, cleaning, painting, and handling fabricated steel products and equipment. This position assists with material movement, shop organization, loading and unloading, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Organize and maintain the fabrication yard and storage areas.
• Assist fabricators, welders, and fitters as needed.
• Identify and stage materials for production.
• Maintain clean work areas and remove scrap materials.
• Perform general housekeeping throughout the facility.

• Prepare steel for coating by:
• Degreasing
• Solvent cleaning
• Grinding
• Wire brushing
• Sanding
• Masking
• Operate abrasive blasting equipment to SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards.
• Inspect blasted surfaces for cleanliness and profile.
• Maintain blasting equipment and replace worn nozzles, hoses, and blast media as required.
• Mix coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply primers and finish coats using:
• Airless spray equipment
• Brushes and rollers when required
• Measure and verify wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT).
• Maintain paint equipment and clean spray systems after use.
• Ensure proper curing times and environmental conditions during coating application.

• Operate forklifts safely.
• Operate pressure washers and air compressors.
• Perform routine inspections on tools and equipment.

• Following all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Wearing and maintaining required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participating in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support business operations.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, fabrication, industrial, or labor-intensive environment preferred.
• Experience using common hand tools and power tools is preferred but not required.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

• Lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb ladders and work from scaffolding or aerial lifts.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and reach overhead.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Wear…