Painter

Lincoln Contracting & Equipment is looking for a painter who will prepare the surface of an object to be painted. The candidate will be able to prep & paint structural steel and plate work using the Macropoxy paint system.

Other job-related duties may be assigned in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Take necessary precautions with hazardous materials and fully comply with EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH guidelines.
• Safely & efficiently transports objects into and out of blast and/or paint booths.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted by removing grease and dirt; and removing rust from metal with blaster, grinder, sandpaper, or wire brushes.
• Applies masking tape or other materials over parts and areas that are not to be coated paying special care to avoid overspray
• Selects and mixes primer and/or paint to produce desired viscosity/color.
• Pour primer and/or paint into the spray gun and connect the gun to an air hose.
• Adjusts spray gun valves and nozzle to regulate the width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto a work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with a brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Replaces screens and filters in paint booths.
• Moves items to be painted into and out of paint booths.
• Cleans paint booths & general work area paint guns, hoses, and nozzles.
• Safely perform duties; wear always required PPE.

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive paid time off program