Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician

Job Overview

Wes Tech is dedicated to helping communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. We recruit great people to join our collegial and collaborative teams across engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services, and more.

We need a Paint and Sandblast Prep Technician responsible for preparing materials for painting and sandblasting. The position requires use of overhead cranes, lift trucks, hand tools, grinders, and sanders for the preparation of metal surfaces for industrial painting. In addition, you may be required to work in the fabrication area cutting, bending, deburring parts for welding. Knowledge of basic hand and power tools, surface preparation, operation of lift truck and general shop and yard maintenance.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

• Understand and follow directions
• Use of measuring devices i.e. tape measure, micrometer
• Operate band saw
• Operate multiple types of drills
• Use of grinder and deburring equipment
• Operate lift trucks
• Operate overhead cranes
• Maintain inventory
• Works independently to specifications from instructions, prints and drawings
• Performs maintenance on associated equipment to ensure all remains in proper working order
• Good communication skills
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of raw materials and alloys

• Painting and Sandblasting Preparation
• Background in steel fabrication
• Welding (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW)

• Lifting 45-50 lbs. max 2-3 minutes at a time
• Standing – mostly all the time while performing duties
• Walking/carrying prepped parts 75-100 ft
• Climbing/balance – occasionally
• Stooping/crawling – sometimes while fitting
• Reaching/handling – mostly all the time
• Speaking/hearing – pay attention to surrounding noises
• Seeing – wearing personal safety equipment

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

Wes Tech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.