Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

We are looking for an experienced Sandblaster/ Painter to add to our team in Channelview, TX

Essential Functions of the job include (but are not limited to):

• Prepares surfaces to be painted.
• Removes corrosion and other finishes by sanding, scraping and sweeping chassis, wheels, tanks, containers, frames and other industrial items as needed.
• Uses high pressure abrasive-blasting equipment to clean and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Cleans equipment by standard practices.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Loads parts or equipment in enclosed room or covered booth.
• Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive laden material over surface of parts.
• Manually directs nozzle over surface of parts.
• May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Paint containers, tanks, chassis, wheels, frames and other industrial items
• Retrieve and mix materials according to formula, and may regulate temperature of coating
• Ability to utilize an air compressed spray gun
• Assist the diesel and chassis shops in maintaining cleanliness and order
• Load, unload, lift, receive, stack store, move, transfer materials, and supplies
• Help Shop Mechanics with obtaining needed parts and/or assemble and distribute supplies
• Maintain and keep equipment in safe working order
• Assist with a variety of functions with manual labor tasks as needed

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Must be mechanically inclined and have forklift experience
• Basic paint skills
• Able to paint all surfaces, types and textures
• Ability to effectively prioritize work
• Knowledge of chemical safety rules

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years: Manufacturing Environment
• Wear respirator, coveralls, and full body Tyvex suit
• Must have the ability to lift 60 pounds

DCI Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement