Painter, Weekend Shift

Job Description

As a Painter, you will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Paint raw steel platforms and various products and equipment.
• Move platforms and various products using an overhead crane or forklift.
• Perform sandblasting and wet painting tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• On occasion, be required to perform general labor and cleaning tasks as directed by your supervisor or lead person.
• Keep up with routine maintenance procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Document inspections and paint usage in proper records.

• Minimum of grammar school education.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Minimum of 2 years experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficient with use of airless and conventional paint spraying systems with very minimal to no defects.
• Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (e.g., two part epoxy primer and polyurethane paint).
• Proficient with use of steel grit blasting equipment and knowledge of basic maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team and perform required tasks with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor and disposing of paints and solvents in the appropriate location, throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Ability to perform and recognize a commercial grade blast cleaning on steel.
• Ability to use a wet paint film thickness gauge and a dry film thickness gauge.
• Ability to use a dial thickness gauge to achieve appropriate anchor profile of required blast.
• Ability to recognize and properly repair defects in paint finish (e.g., runs, holidays and orange peel).
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on airless and conventional paint spraying equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, company operating procedure, safety rules and ISO requirements.
• Ability to work up to 12 hour shifts upon request. Frequently required to work a 6th day (Saturday) during your normal shift, and occasionally work a 7th day (Sunday).

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor continuously for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift metal objects of up to 50 pounds frequently for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to pass a breathing test and full-face respirator fitment test.