Acadian Contractors, Inc. continues to grow!

ABOUT US Acadian Contractors is located in Abbeville, Louisiana on the Vermillion River. We opened our doors in 1973 and have grown to become one of the busiest, most in-demand, accurate and stable companies in the industry.

We pride ourselves on treating all of our employees with respect, rewarding those who live up to expectations and providing the safest workplace and the highest standards when it comes to tools, technology and equipment. We've since expanded to work all sectors of the Energy and Construction Industry with offices in Texas, multiple locations in Louisiana, and now Florida. From Gas Distribution to Aerospace and Subsea Fabrication, there isn't a project or job our world class execution team can't complete!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GREAT BENEFITS! Health Insurance Dental Vision - 401k Match - Paid Time Off Life Short & Long Term Disability Safety Incentive Program (Behavioral Based Safety Observations) - Internal Training Opportunities

SECOND TO NONE SAFETY RECORD Our commitment to safety is passionate and not just lip service to make a press release sound pretty
Safety is a Top Priority at Acadian Contractors, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT With Multiple Divisions and geographical locations, we have the ability to promote and train from within as well as develop employees into many different roles!

• What you'll do
  
  • The Painter/Blaster position requires the person to demonstrate the ability to organize and plan the use of painting and blasting equipment and materials for various jobs in the field as well as the Control Coatings facility

Duties

• Complete and discuss a thorough JSEA prior to each task.
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment.
• Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Mask specified areas of object to protect from abrading reaction.
• Duties require loading parts on racks in enclosed rooms, onto blasting platforms, or into cabinets
• Controls valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
• Starts & monitors the equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surfaces of parts.
• Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval.

• Responsible for examining finished products to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Applies paint, epoxy, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as different types of metals, for finish coats.
• Calculates amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surfaces measurements and/or work orders.
• Covers surfaces with drop-cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. Protects the surrounding environment by adhering to the best management practices associated with task procedures.
• Sweep work area daily or as needed, to ensure safe work area for all

• Education
  • Preferably high school diploma or equivalent
• What you need to know
  
  • Preferably 3-years experience in Painting/Blasting