Blasting & Coating Equipment Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY: MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

The Blasting and Coating Equipment Yard Mechanic maintain, services, troubleshoots, and prepares blasting, coating, and support equipment for safe, reliable operation. This yard-based position supports equipment readiness, project mobilization and demobilization, and daily paint shop and yard operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Maintain and service blast pots, spray pots, airless pumps, conventional spray equipment, air compressors, generators, pressure washers, vacuum systems, carbon monoxide (CO) monitors, and related equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to keep equipment safe, reliable, and ready for use.
• Service and maintain pumps, hoses, fittings, valves, regulators, gauges, filters, belts, bearings, couplings, spray tips, guns, and related components.
• Set up, test, and verify blasting and coating equipment after project mobilization and deployment.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues and perform minor repairs within assigned qualifications.
• Identify defective, damaged, or obsolete equipment and communicate repair or replacement needs to supervision. Remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Assist with equipment staging, loading, unloading, mobilization, and demobilization.
• Ensure equipment is properly stored, secured, and protected when not in use.
• Maintain a clean, organized yard and work area and support overall yard operations as needed.
• Assist with ordering paint, coatings, consumables, and other supplies for daily paint shop operations.
• Follow company safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and isolate equipment and release stored pressure after servicing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of related equipment maintenance or mechanical experience and/or training preferred.
• Working knowledge of blasting and coating equipment, compressors, pumps, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems and safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow manufacturer manuals, maintenance instructions, and company safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a yard and shop environment, including outdoor weather conditions, and assist with equipment handling.
• Must possess valid identification or a driver’s license.

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MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee.  Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative. 

By submitting & signing, I hereby understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as outlined above.  I certify that the responses and information provided in this application (including any other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, or transcript) are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or omitting information requested is cause for dismissal at any time, without notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others disclosed in my application. 

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company.  Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Initial (if applicable):    Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable):    Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: