Industrial Painter with F.D. Thomas, Inc.

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Company Overview
F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is one of the largest coating and specialty contractors in the United States with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and the East Coast.
F.D. Thomas, Inc. is headquartered in Central Point, OR. FDT is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.
By hiring Great People , we can provide Great Work to our highly valued customers, as we continue to grow an Extraordinary Company !

FD Thomas believes our most valuable resource is our family of skilled, loyal, and professional employees. Our formula for success is easy, we believe Great People + Great Work = an Extraordinary Company. We not only look for people who possess the great skill sets and experience in the industry, but people with "can do" attitudes and train them to work to FDT standards. Our company passion and purpose are to leave things better than we found them.

Job Summary:
Were looking for a driven and detail-oriented Industrial Painter with a strong work ethic and a passion for quality craftsmanship to join our growing team . Youll play a key role in preparing, coating, and finishing surfaces on a variety of industrial projects – from start to finish – while ensuring safety and precision every step of the way.

Youll be joining a team where your expertise and attention to detail make a real impact. Your solid background in industrial painting, knowledge of surface preparation techniques, and familiarity with coatings and safety standards will be essential in supporting our continued success!

Responsibilities include:
Mix, apply (manually, spray, and/or airless spray), carry and handle paints, specialty coatings, adhesives, caulking, and additives
Detail and touch up finish coatings and inspect final finishes
Prepare and apply Fusion Bonded Epoxies
Comply with safety, health, quality, and environmental directives
Observe, analyze, and control work hazards
Reading and understanding written and verbal directions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS), procedures, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs),
briefings, training, and manufacturers instructions
Preparing or assisting with toolbox safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysiss (JHA) for various work operations to analyze and control hazards
Walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and crawling to access work locations and perform work
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. respiratory protection
Observing work locations for potential safety and health hazards
Adhering to safety, health, quality, and environmental directives

Requirements and Education:
Experience in Industrial Painting environment
Surface Prep: sandblasting, grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces.
Painting Techniques: Proficiency in spray painting (airless and conventional), brush & roller application, mixing and applying primers, sealers, and topcoats.
Knowledge of Coatings: Understanding of industrial coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers). Familiarity with paint specs and technical data sheets.
Safety & Compliance: Use of PPE (respirators, suits, gloves). Safe handling of hazardous materials.
Equipment Operation: Paint booths, spray guns, pressure pots, and compressors. Maintenance and troubleshooting painting equipment.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring even coverage, correct thickness (DFT), and smooth finishes. Quality control and inspection.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in confined spaces.
Transferable skills & experience
Construction or general labor
Familiarity with tools, physical work, & safety protocols
Auto body or marine painting
Experience with precision painting and surface prep
Manufacturing or assembly line work
Working in fast-paced, process-driven environments

Preferred Requirements and Education:
Ability to be fit-tested and receive medical clearance to wear a tight-fitting respirator, as required by OSHA
Able to communicate and understand English.
This is required to understand safety directions and training, understand emergency responses, and communicate with other workers concerning hazards
Successful completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Construction Training

EEO Statement
AIS Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.