Description

Premier Pump & Power is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial pumps and energy solutions. We specialize in large, custom, portable pump packages, and our products are renowned for their performance, serviceability and built-in quality. We proudly serve thousands of customers from our global headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and our new manufacturing factory in Houston, Texas.

You will be responsible for material and parts preparation for the powder coating and/or painting of fabricated steel items through various techniques. 

This is a temporary, full-time (40 hours per week) position expected to last up to 6 months, with the potential to transition into a regular position if one becomes available.

You will report to the Fabrication Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts through sand blasting, cleaning and pretreatments.
• Remove dirt, paint, grease, and other built-up material from surfaces
• Set up and operate a blast booth or similar equipment
• Load and unload the blast cabinet
• Assist with painting or powder-coating as needed
• Apply and remove non-skid materials as needed
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operations to detect defects.
• Load and unload parts or product into fixtures.
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout work area and facility.
• Complete required job paperwork/documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others when operating equipment and/or performing job functions.
• Detect and report defective or questionable material, product, and conditions to department lead.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work areas.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures; paying special attention to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Sandblasting experience
• High school diploma / GED, or equivalent additional job experience
• Understand job-specific work orders and paperwork

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave  

Employment will be conditioned upon passing a drug screen and background check

Accommodation

Employees must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required for this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, employees are required to speak and understand English, stand and sit, and use their fingers and thumbs. Employees are frequently required to reach with their hands and arms and are occasionally required to kneel or stoop.

While working in the factory, performing inspections and troubleshooting equipment, employees may be asked to work under varying weather conditions, operate heavy machinery and tolerate moderate noise levels.

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Premier Pump & Power makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including Washington State's Fair Chance Act relating to an applicant's criminal history.