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Company Overview
F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is one of the largest coating and specialty contractors in the United States with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and the East Coast.
F.D. Thomas, Inc. is headquartered in Central Point, OR. FDT is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.
By hiring Great People, we can provide Great Work to our highly valued customers, as we continue to grow an Extraordinary Company!
FD Thomas believes our most valuable resource is our family of skilled, loyal, and professional employees. Our formula for success is easy, we believe Great People + Great Work = an Extraordinary Company. We not only look for people who possess the great skill sets and experience in the industry, but people with "can do" attitudes and train them to work to FDT standards. Our company passion and purpose are to leave things better than we found them.
Job Summary:
We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Industrial Painter with a strong work ethic and a passion for quality craftsmanship to join our growing team You'll play a key role in preparing, coating, and finishing surfaces on a variety of industrial projects - from start to finish - while ensuring safety and precision every step of the way.
You'll be joining a team where your expertise and attention to detail make a real impact. Your solid background in industrial painting, knowledge of surface preparation techniques, and familiarity with coatings and safety standards will be essential in supporting our continued success!
Responsibilities include:

• Mix, apply (manually, spray, and/or airless spray), carry and handle paints, specialty coatings, adhesives, caulking, and additives
• Detail and touch up finish coatings and inspect final finishes
• Prepare and apply Fusion Bonded Epoxies
• Comply with safety, health, quality, and environmental directives
• Observe, analyze, and control work hazards
• Reading and understanding written and verbal directions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS), procedures, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs),
• briefings, training, and manufacturer's instructions
• Preparing or assisting with toolbox safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysis's (JHA) for various work operations to analyze and control hazards
• Walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and crawling to access work locations and perform work
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. respiratory protection
• Observing work locations for potential safety and health hazards
• Adhering to safety, health, quality, and environmental directives

Requirements and Education:

• Experience in Industrial Painting environment
• Surface Prep: sandblasting, grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces.
• Painting Techniques: Proficiency in spray painting (airless and conventional), brush & roller application, mixing and applying primers, sealers, and topcoats.
• Knowledge of Coatings: Understanding of industrial coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers). Familiarity with paint specs and technical data sheets.
• Safety & Compliance: Use of PPE (respirators, suits, gloves). Safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Equipment Operation: Paint booths, spray guns, pressure pots, and compressors. Maintenance and troubleshooting painting equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring even coverage, correct thickness (DFT), and smooth finishes. Quality control and inspection.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in confined spaces.
• Transferable skills & experience
• Construction or general labor
• Familiarity with tools, physical work, & safety protocols
• Auto body or marine painting
• Experience with precision painting and surface prep
• Manufacturing or assembly line work
• Working in fast-paced, process-driven environments

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Ability to be fit-tested and receive medical clearance to wear a tight-fitting respirator, as required by OSHA
• Able to communicate and understand English.
• This is required to understand safety directions and training, understand emergency responses, and communicate with other workers concerning hazards
• Successful completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Construction Training

EEO Statement
F.D. Thomas, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.