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General Helper (Industrial Painter)

T E C Industrial
Kingsport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026
  • Experience painting preferred but not required
  • Experience using a grinder preferred but not required
  • Experience performing Industrial Projects (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial)
  • Fire Watch or Industrial Site experience preferred for this position
  • Perform piping work and activities as directed by Piping Journeyman
  • Execute various minor construction projects as required
  • Complete variety of duties which may often change as project completion needs require.
  • Willingness and ability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, to meet businesses’ needs, and able to work outdoors in all the elements
  • Maintain equipment & clean around workstations
  • Interface with supervisor &/or manager to give progress updates as required
  • Closely follow instructions from Journeyman or Foreman in a variety of tasks and supporting activity, while working within standards of accuracy, repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure.
  • Work in tight spaces – physically able to climb up and down safely in proximity of manufacturing and process equipment.
  • Adhere to the safety practices required by T E C Industrials and its customers. Elevated work > 4’ – fall protection required

 

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

  • Medical FSA-HSA
  • Dental             
  • Vision  
  • STD/LTD           
  • Group Life/Voluntary Life
  • 401k plan with Company match
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment   
  • Accident plan
  • Critical Illness plan

 

Full Job Description

The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Additional Functions

  • Receive and review Mechanical engineering information packages for proper constructability and completeness.
  • Ensure engineering information files and drawing files are maintained.
  • Develop material takeoffs and write requisitions.
  • OSHA 10 & 30 Training preferred.
  • Industrial Construction Estimating skills.
  • Material take-off, purchasing and expediting.
  • Manage construction labor.
  • Subcontractor bid package writing.
  • Read and interpret construction specifications.
  • Provide input and updates to scheduling.

Education and Experience:

  • 1 – 2 years of completed classes in an accredited industrial mechanical or electrical program
  • No experience required

 Requirements:

  • Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift
  • Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
  • Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor

 Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Physical Profile Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions are sedentary but may require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger and motor dexterity.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/printers/scanners/fax machines, phones, filing cabinets, etc.  Employees must have the ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set-up for meetings, etc.  The employee must have a current driver’s license and have the ability to travel to various locations at times for various reasons.

AAP/EEO Statement: 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration. 

 

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

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