Wood is currently sourcing for a Coating and Painting Apprentice to join our team in Malaga, New Mexico.

U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to blast media, prep, prime, top coat (roller and spray gun)
• Follow the rules of safe conduct at all times
• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, and specifications
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job,
• Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company trucks
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of appropriate personal protective equipment for the craft
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills with installing industrial insulation on piping and equipment as listed”
• ½” OD pipe up to 24” OD pipe
• Pipe and vessels that are 24” OD up to 48” OD
• Tanks, equipment, and vessels 48” OD and up
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills with installation of various types Insulation as listed:
• Fiberglass, Calcium Silicate, Urethane (PolyISO), Cellular Glass, Expanded Perlite
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill with the installation of metal jacketing on industrial piping and equipment including but not limited to cutting metal for tees, 90’s, 45’s, reducers, vessel/tanks including heads, straight runs of piping, etc
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill with the fabrication and installation of removable insulated blankets (soft pads)
• Read specifications or receive instructions from supervisors or clients in order to determine work requirements
• The employee must participate in safety meetings, safety programs and the quality process
• The employee must clean up all the work area at the end of the day or at the completion of the job
• Must be able to blast media, prep, prime and top coat with roller and spray gun

QUALIFICATIONS:

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Must have experience in blast media, prep, prime, top coat (roller and spray gun)
• The employee must be capable of directing the other employees that will be associated with this job to assure that safety, quality and production are achieved
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Demonstrate ability to use standard and/or metric rule to measure
• The employee must be willing to be trained on J L G lifts, and any other equipment that is used on the job site