Paint Lead

## Paint Lead Apply locations:
US-Airport F (TAS) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR106751
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* POSITION OVERVIEW:

** The Industrial Paint Lead is a production position which is also responsible for assisting the area supervisor in maintaining all functions affecting shop safety, quality, production, budget, and schedule related to industrial painting operations.
** KEY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Leads or assists supervisor in paint activities in accordance with facility compliance as well as applicable federal and state health, safety and environmental law, regulations, and standards.
* Surface preparation & protective coating applications on above ground piping; steel structures; and other related appurtenances.
* Operate & maintain various blasting, spraying, & other equipment.
* Prepare, match colors, and mix standard and other primers, paints and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity, using thinners, solvents, additives and agitators as required.
* Select pressures, nozzles, and temperature, humidity, and cure times.
* Prepare and clean items and surfaces to be finished.
* Mask, plug, or block finished, machined, or specified surfaces not to be coated.
* Uniformly apply wet primers, paints and coatings to parts and components and other items using care to avoid over spraying/coating and to obtain a smooth, covered and even surface free form runs and thin spots. Repeat operations as necessary to obtain desired effect or thickness of media.
* Visually and mechanically check finished items for pin holes, runs, bare spots, proper coverage. Refinish and touch up as required.
* Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area, cleaning and maintenance of spray application equipment, booths, filters, protective clothing, and equipment according to established practices. Ensure needed painting and coating supplies are on hand.
* Periodically check with bead blast area for parts availability.
* Assist or direct others in performance of work.
** JOB

SKILLS:

*** Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques
* Ability to utilize scaffolding, rigging, access, containment systems, & safety equipment
* Demonstrated strong technical background with an ability to interpret charts, graphs, and technical paint specification data for material application
* Demonstrated strong mechanical background with an ability to identify root cause analysis of equipment and troubleshoot problems for the maintenance and repair of paint equipment
* Perform all duties in accordance with company's quality control, quality assurance, & health & safety policies & procedures, as well as industry standards & project specifications
* Understand quality control and reporting standards as it relates to industrial coatings
* Has organizational and materials ordering skills
* Experience with industrial coatings application process, 2-part mixing process, HVLP equipment, consistent millage
* Material handling (measurement or mixing)
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Accurate paperwork completion & other duties as assigned
** EDUCATION & TRAINING
*** High school diploma plus 3 – 5 years of industrial painting experience
* Demonstrated experience in a lead position overseeing a paint crew
* SSPC Coating Application Specialist (CAS)
* SSPC Applicator Training
* SSPC Abrasive Blasting Program (C7)
* SSPC Basics of Steel Surface Preparation
* SSPC Airless Spray Basics (C12)
* SSPC Plural Component Application for Polyureas & High Solid Coatings
* Safety:
Confined Space, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, OSHA
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* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

*** 3 – 5 years of experience on industrial painting experience
* Ability to read and interpret documents written in English
* Surface preparation (abrasive blasting, hand/power tool)
* Application of paints & specialty coatings (pump, airless, & conventional spray, brush/roller)
* Application of specialty coatings (epoxies, urethanes, & zincs)
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required.
* Lifting of objects up to 70lbs.
* Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.
* Exposed to…