We have been committed to providing the best product and services to our customers for over 100 years.

Our employees are committed to our values of safety, customer success, operational success, integrity and respect. Join the Ben Hur team as we work to make customers, communities and employees lives better through high value construction services. Ben Hur offers a competitive salary and benefits. Starting pay for the Industrial Painter position is based on education, experience and skill level. Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, and 401K with match.

Summary:

The industrial painter will be responsible for the application of a wide range of industrial liquid coatings which may include manufactured products in accordance with the specification of the OEM (Originator Equipment Manufacturer) and customer.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-painting activities on parts in preparation for painting.
• Surface preparation, application and inspection of industrial coatings to fabricated metal products.
• Determine the required flow of paint and the quality of the coating.
• Utilize instrumentation to measure painting parameters to ensure compliance with OEM specifications.
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
• Appropriately rig large objects for the purpose of moving them in the process of applying the industrial coatings.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in operating overhead cranes which includes the rigging of steel members for movement around the facility preferred.
• High school diploma or Industrial Paint Certification preferred.
• 2 years' experience in and industrial paint setting.
• Knowledge of surface preparation to ensure proper coating adhesion and a basic understanding of paint equipment and paint-booth operation.
• Familiar with the various types of metal abrasive treatments such as media blasting, chemical etching, degreasers, etc.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and physical.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• AMPP - Coatings Applicator (CCA) certification

All new hires must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.