Paint Department Utility Worker; Swing Shift

Position: Paint Department Utility Worker (Swing Shift)
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Come join our highly skilled team at Thompson Metal Fab.

The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., is in immediate need of a Paint Department Utility Worker. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries. We are an AISC, API, ASME, and WABO certified facility. With over 85 years in the industry, we have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality fabricated products on the West Coast.

Thompson Metal Fab offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Benefits include Paid Holidays, PTO, 401(k), Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care.

This position is available for swing shift: 3:00PM-1:30AM Mon-Thur. Competitive wage and opportunity for advancement.

** All employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.*
* Position Description

Position Summary: The Utility Worker is an entry-level position within the Paint Department at Thompson Metal Fab. This role supports Journeyman-level Painters and Blasters by performing general labor and preparation tasks that keep production moving safely and efficiently. It's a great opportunity for individuals who want to learn the industrial painting and blasting trades and work their way up through hands-on experience in a large-scale fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Painters and Blasters with daily operations to maintain workflow and production schedules.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning, and organizing work areas.
• Support surface preparation activities such as masking, thinner wiping, striping, and other prep work as assigned.
• Help maintain paint and blast equipment, hoses, and tools in clean, safe working conditions.
• Transport materials, supplies, and equipment within the paint and blast areas.
• Properly handle and dispose of industrial materials such as solvents and masking materials according to TMF procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies, wear required PPE, and actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn blasting and/or painting processes under supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• No prior painting or blasting experience required; prior industrial, construction, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely and follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop new skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in environments with dust, paint fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

Disability Accommodations. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact us at  or

Drug Policy. As a federal Contractor, and by Collective Bargaining Agreement, Thompson Metal Fab prohibits use, being under the influence of, or possession of marijuana and other controlled substances.

Safety. Thompson Metal Fab is committed to ensuring a safe workplace for every employee. All successful applicants will be required to follow our Ear, Eye, Safety Toe Shoes, and Hardhat protection requirements in shop areas.

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