Painters

Job Overview

Industrial Painter

Industrial Painters perform many tasks to accomplish their primary goal of painting and coating surfaces. These tasks include:

• Clean and Prepare Surfaces
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  Remove previous finishes, clean and smooth the surface, and let it dry before painting.
• Prepare Paints
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  Prepare the paint using measurement equipment and understanding of chemistry to mix the appropriate compounds for the job.
• Apply Paint
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  Use various techniques and tools, such as spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers, or brushes, to paint surfaces.
• Clean Work Areas
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  Clean up the area after finishing a job, following guidelines for safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.
• Maintain Equipment
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  Maintain painting equipment, troubleshooting any problems that may arise.
• Conditions Monitoring and Quality Reporting
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  Monitor conditions, document for turnover packages, and perform millage testing.

Detail-oriented and dependable, a successful Industrial Painter can follow instructions and consistently produce good work. Required skills include:

• Core skills
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• Experience in industrial equipment painting and process piping
• Experience with wet painting using a gun
• Experience with blasting and all types of blasting media
• Understanding of N.A.C.E requirements
• Ability to gauge millage application and document with the use of a millage tester
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to work with all levels of employees
• Strong communication skills