Painter/ Finisher

Job Overview

Universal Tank & Fabrication is an industry leading manufacturer of pressure vessels and specialized fabrications serving customers throughout North America. We are currently seeking a full time Painter/Finisher in Dubuque, IA. Join the UTF family and become part of an organization that’s “Delivering on our Promise of Quality”.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Painting inside and outside of various vessels.
• Brushing (Striping) welds with lining material as required.
• Vacuuming out shot and cleaning tanks for painting.
• Will perform inspections of finished paint and linings.
• Complete finishing inspection report.
• Must wear a respirator for certain functions of the job.
• Must be able to learn new methods of painting and be able to teach others any of those learned skills.
• Visual inspection of all welds to determine removal of weld splatter.
• Installing of internal/external components.
• Package and load product for shipment.
• Basic crane operation and material handling (material handling).
• Sanding welds to meet ASME codes.
• Plug all opening and test all pressure tanks. (Hydro)
• Prepping tank and parts for blast.
• Steel shot or glass bead blasting of tanks.
• Sweeping floors and other miscellaneous cleaning as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic crane operation and material handling (material handling).
• Must have excellent communication skills and the willingness to work with others in a team environment.
• Exceptional listening skills and able to take direction well from others.
• Read tape measure to 1/16".
• Basic hand tool knowledge.
• Climb ladders, wear a respirator and fit through manways as required.
• Willingness to fill in wherever necessary which includes occasionally working different shifts.

See first-hand some of the incredible projects we have built over the years on our web site at www.universaltank.com.

Reports to: Supervisor

*Equal Opportunity Employer