Industrial Painter

Overview

Title: Painter

Department(s): Blast and Paint

Reports to: Blast and Paint Foreman

Location: Kaukauna, WI

Schedule: 1st Shift - Tuesday through Friday 6:00am-4:30pm

General Purpose of the Job: Applies paint and various other coatings as specified by customer to fabricated metal piping, tanks, and other structures.

• Painting of pipe spools, structural steel, positioners, and machined parts
• Ability to use both a dry mil gauge and a wet mil gauge
• Clean used equipment well to keep maintenance time down
• Ensure you have the materials necessary in the mixing area before starting
• Ability to mix, thin, and apply Alkyds, Latex, Zinc Rich, Epoxies (to include Ultra High Solids) and Urethane coatings
• Dispose of excess materials in their proper areas
• Ability to use an airless and conventional sprayer
• Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor
• Maintain good organization of the shop floor
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
• Conduct work safely and follow all safety procedures; reject unsafe work and discuss with supervisor

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and/or one year experience and/or training.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to problem‑solve and work independently

• Effective problem solver
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable
• Mechanical ability
• Self‑motivated
• Physical agility
• Willingness to learn

• Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, lift)
• Office equipment (e.g., computer, projector, copier)

• Standing – Constantly (C)
• Walking – Constantly (C)
• Sitting – Rarely (R)
• Lifting – Frequently (F)
• Carrying – Frequently (F)
• Pushing – Occasionally (O)
• Pulling – Occasionally (O)
• Climbing – Constantly (C)
• Balancing – Constantly (C)
• Stooping – Constantly (C)
• Kneeling – Constantly (C)
• Crouching – Occasionally (O)
• Crawling – Occasionally (O)
• Reaching – Constantly (C)
• Handling – Constantly (C)
• Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less – Occasionally (O)
• Grasping – Occasionally (O)
• Light Work – up to 20lbs – Frequently (F)
• Medium Work – up to 50lbs – Frequently (F)
• Talking – Occasionally (O)
• Heavy Work – up to 100lbs – Rarely (R)
• Very Heavy Work – above 100lbs – Rarely (R)
• Repetitive Motions – Constantly (C)
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly (C)
• Extreme Cold – Occasionally (O)
• Extreme Heat – Constantly (C)
• Temperature Changes – Rarely (R)
• Wet – Rarely (R)
• Humid – Occasionally (O)
• Noise – Constantly (C)
• Vibration – Constantly (C)
• Hazards – Constantly (C)
• Atmospheric Conditions – Constantly (C)

Personal Protective Equipment

Required:

• Steel Toe Work Boots (C)
• Hearing Protection (C)
• Safety Eyeglasses (C)
• Welding Coat (R)
• Respirator (C)
• Other PPE (e.g., Gloves) (C)

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM’s safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.