Painter I

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The Painter I is responsible for preparing surfaces for coating, maintaining sandblasting and spray-painting equipment, mixing, blending, and application of coatings by spray, brush or roller, and preparing equipment for shipment.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Coordinate with Lead Painter to plan and administrate general assignments.
• Assist in preparing surfaces for painting, including sandblasting, mechanical cleaning, and pressure washing under supervision.
• Mix and apply paint, resins, epoxies, using brush, roller, or spray equipment to surfaces and equipment.
• Mask and tape areas surrounding surfaces to be painted.
• Store, use, and dispose of paints, solvents and other hazardous materials used in the work.
• Clean and maintain brushes, rollers, sprayers and other related equipment.
• Apply adhesive identification labels to equipment.
• Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets and safety and operation instructions.
• Operate forklift to move components to various shops for sandblasting or coating.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma, GED, or formal vocational training is preferred. Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Basic knowledge in the preparation of and use of paints, epoxies, resins, and other coatings associated with industrial painting. Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to apply paint and other coatings by hand or spray.
• Ability to read and interpret customer paint specifications.
• Basic knowledge of conventional, airless, and plural component spray equipment and its use.
• Basic knowledge of non- destructive coating inspection tools such as wet mil gauges, magnetic pull-off gauges, and low / high voltage holiday detectors.
• Basic knowledge of high-pressure sandblasting and pressure washing equipment and its use.
• Understanding of the safety practices of the work, hand tools and air operated equipment used in the work.
• Understanding of environmental practices as it relates to hazardous materials.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work overtime when required.
• Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don't you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, climb ladders and scaffolding to paint areas higher than 15 feet. Work in cramped spaces, stooping and bending over equipment while painting; make precise and repetitive arm-hand movements above shoulder level. Painting requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Paint mixing, surface preparation, and tool cleaning entails mixing of chemicals, cleaning surfaces with common hand tools, and using cleaning fluids with normal protective equipment. Painters must be able to function and complete work assignments wearing respirator hoods, coveralls, or full-body Tyvex suit. Proper mixing and disposal of paint and cleaning materials requires the ability to comprehend written information, instructions, and warnings. While working independently, the painter must be able to hear and respond to the auditory CO alarm. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 90 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Required travel up to 10%.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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