Industrial Blaster​/Painter

Job Summary

The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., is in immediate need of a skilled and experienced industrial painter and blaster. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries, with 85 years of reputation for producing high-quality fabrications on the West Coast.

Thompson Metal Fab, Inc. is a union shop offering outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 10 contract includes paid holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, dental, vision, and excellent health care. We offer two shifts:
Day shift 6:30 AM‑3:00 PM Mon‑Fri and Swing shift 3:00 PM‑1:30 AM Mon‑Thu.

Thompson Metal Fab, Inc. is a veteran‑owned, privately held company that is a signatory to IUPAT Local #10. All employees are non‑seniority based and valued for hard work, dedication to the trade, and treated with respect and dignity. Competitive wages range between $28.92 and $30.77, with opportunities for advancement. All levels of experience will be considered for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic.

• Perform work as requested in a correct and timely manner.
• Understand and perform good painting practices and display proficiency in painting and sandblasting.
• Develop the ability to set up a job with minimal supervision.
• Notify job supervisor of damages, breakdowns, accidents, and safety issues.
• Maintain all equipment issued, including hardhat, safety glasses, respirator, and coveralls.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Foster a positive and opportunistic environment for project work team members.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients, agencies, and co‑workers to promote a quality service image.
• Ensure required paperwork is complete, thorough, and accurate.
• Plan, lead, and organize a job to meet company objectives.
• Report all injuries to self or others immediately without delay following an accident.
• Maintain good communication with customers and crew.
• Thoroughly understand how all equipment works.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• Ability to speak, read, and understand English is required.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings for paint requirements and holdbacks.
• Ability to monitor all environmental requirements as well as perform all inspection requirements.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Thompson Metal Fab safety policies and procedures.
• Physical fitness sufficient to satisfactorily perform daily job duties and heavy lifting assignments.
• High degree of attention and care required to prevent injury to self and others when operating equipment.

• Knowledge and experience in industrial painting and sandblasting techniques.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license by the state.
• Ability to stand for extended periods—8 hours minimum.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in extreme environments—exposure to heat and cold, similar to …