Painter​/Grinder

Position: Painter / Grinder
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Roxtec Inc. (  ) is the global leader in modular-based cable and pipe sealing solutions. Founded in 1990, we help protect critical infrastructure across industries by delivering innovative systems that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. With a strong focus on engineering and design, Roxtec has grown rapidly-averaging 30% annual growth over the past decade-and continues to set the standard for sealing performance worldwide.

Join Our Team as a Painter/Grinder Technician!
Are you skilled with grinders, paint sprayers, and power tools? We're looking for a hands-on technician to bring precision and quality to our welded and machined assemblies. From smoothing sharp edges to applying industrial coatings, you'll play a key role in creating flawless finishes. If you have shop experience, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for craftsmanship, this is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment!

Job Summary

The Painter/ Grinder Technician is responsible for finishing operations, including painting, grinding, and sanding, to welded and machined assemblies with a focus on quality.

Essential Job Functions

• Grinding of welds per drawing, shop orders and welder's instructions using various grinding tools to break or smooth sharp edges of finished assemblies
• Operation of power tools including large electric and air powered grinders and large belt grinders
• Basic inspection of welded and machined parts & assemblies to ensure quality workmanship
• Apply primer and/or paint processes as needed per shop orders and specifications including the handling, use, storage, and disposal of volatile, flammable and combustible materials. (Paint, Primer, Cleaning solvents (MEK & Acetone)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized grinding workstation, paint booth and paint prep area
• Use proper PPE as noted in the employee handbook and as required based on the task
• Notify the responsible welder or supervisor of defects seen during course of work
• Report exact time spent at each work-center on the corresponding shop order
• Maintain shop order paperwork and turn them into the shop supervisor when work is complete
• Keep tools used with stainless steel and aluminum separate from those used on mild steel keeping them free of contamination
• Passivation of completed stainless steel assemblies using Citric Acid passivator
• Clean assemblies of excess galvanizing and repair galvanizing as needed
• Operate the forklift as needed to transport materials and parts
• Prepare surface for further finishing
• Other grinding, sanding or polishing duties as required

Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks.
• Must have a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to use basic measuring & inspection tools such as measuring tapes, square, calipers, go / no go gauges & radius gauges.
• Organizational, problem solving, and follow-through skills.
• Basic ability to read mechanical (CAD) drawings.
• Good mechanical aptitude.

Education and Experience

• Completion of high school or equivalent
• English communication ability both verbal and written
• One year or more shop experience using multiple grinding and finishing tools
• Basic industrial painting experience a plus

Physical Requirement

• Required to wear PPE as needed
• Close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses
• This job is classified as "Safety Sensitive"

Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):

Physical Abilities

Stand - Frequently

Walk - Frequently

Sit - Occasionally

Climb - N/A

Crawl - N/A

Squat or Kneel - Frequently

Bend - Frequently

Fine Manipulation - Frequently

Reach Outward - Frequently

Drive - Occasionally

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less - Frequently

11-20 lbs - Frequently

21-50 lbs - Occasionally

21-50 lbs - Occasionally

over 50 lbs - N/A

Push / Pull

10 lbs or less - Frequently

10-20 lbs - Frequently

20-50 lbs - Occasionally

Over 50 lbs - N/A

N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Why Roxtec? Because Your Work-and Workplace-Matter.

Benefits

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