For over 100 years, Maguire Iron has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Field Industrial Sandblaster & Painter will assist crew foreman/members in organizing ground while people are working on the water tower.  This person will assist in rigging the tank, running blast pots and paint pump, checking ground rigging and assisting in all other areas of work on the tower. This person will be responsible for safety, quality and production standards and goals. 

Essential Functions:

• 100% tie-off when working on water tower.                                                                                                 
• Unload equipment/rigging from work shack.                                          
• Assist in setting up rigging, scaffold and equipment.
• Assist in rigging the tower with instruction.
• Run blast pots and paint pumps.
• Prepare surfaces for painting: pressure washing, sandblasting (light), sand removal from interior of tank.
• Document and inspect personal safety equipment daily including steel toe work boots.
• Check rigging daily for proper setup and secure attachment points.
• Responsible for completing own timecard.
• Operate/fuel up compressor and welders.
• Assist with inspection of prepared/painted surfaces, wet mill gauge/dry mill gauge.
• Unrig, load and secure equipment on trailers when job is completed
• Keep ground, truck, trailer and job shack organized and clean.
• Communicate with foreman on tasks to be done and proper procedure.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for own actions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form
• Dependable and trustworthy

Work Environment:

• Majority of the time is spent in the field and will work in unfavorable weather conditions; both heat and cold.
• Frequently required to sit, squat, talk and hear. 
• Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk at heights up to 200 feet.
• Adhere to Maguire’s PPE Policy and Safety Programs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities. Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

At Maguire Iron, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.