Media Blast Technician (2nd Shift)

UltiCoat is a growing industrial coatings and finishing company with locations in Wisconsin and Arizona. We work behind the scenes to protect and finish the parts, equipment, and products our customers depend on every day, providing services such as liquid and powder coating, media blasting, metal preparation, specialty finishes, and other value-added finishing services. Our customers range from smaller manufacturers to leading companies in industries such as agriculture, construction, defense, aerospace, energy, fabrication, and transportation. At UltiCoat, we take pride in doing quality work, delivering on our commitments, and treating people the right way. As we continue to grow, we're looking for dependable, hardworking people who want to learn, contribute, and be part of a team that's building something great.

We are seeking a 2nd shift Media Blast Technician to join our Liquid division! If you are committed to joining a highly successful and motivated team and have a strong desire to partner with a company who promotes from within and rewards hard work, this is the job for you!

Position Overview:

• Efficiently perform manual labor requiring the use of hand-held or automated surface preparation equipment positioned at the proper angle to effectively remove scale, rust, oil, grease or other surface contaminants in preparation for protective coatings application.
• Assure blasted surfaces are clean and uniform per visual standards.
• Mix and meter blasting media to achieve customer requirements or Company standards.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as full-body blast suit, gloves, steel-toes and air-fed helmet hood while performing blasting operations.
• Apply protective masking as required to protect critical surfaces.
• Operate a forklift, handle or position materials.

Every employee is expected to:

• Adhere to all company PPE requirements and safety standards at all times to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting and documentation of quality control and material movement
• Maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping
• Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee’s workstation
• Perform required Preventive Maintenance activities on machinery, equipment and respirators operated
• Train and/or assist in the development of personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

*Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifting devices are available and recommended.
• Ability to work in a hot (summer) environment, with cool-down and hydration accommodations provided by the company.
• Must be comfortable with heights and able to safely use a ladder.
• Ability and OSHA medical clearance to wear all respiratory protection including a half-face respirator and fresh air-fed blast helmet, provided by the company.

Schedule:

*Four 10-hour days*

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:00pm-1:30am

Pay Range

Depending on working background and experience

• $22-$26/hour

Perks:

• Weekly Pay
• Year-round full-time work with advancement opportunities (no layoff seasons)
• Overtime available
• $600 referral bonus
• Steel toe voucher program (save 30%)

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Are you comfortable working in a hot environment?
• Are you comfortable performing physically demanding work, including frequent bending, squatting, lifting, and standing throughout your shift?
• Are you comfortable with heights, using ladders, scaffolding or platform ladders?

Work Location: In person