Painter, Weekend Shift

Education and Experience

• Minimum of grammar school education.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Minimum of 2 years experience of wet painting, sandblasting and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficient with use of Airless and Conventional paint spaying systems with very minimal to no defects.
• Knowledge of wet painting and proper paint mixing technique (ex: 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 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 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 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 (ex: runs, holidays and orange peel).
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions on Airless and Conventional paint spaying 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 required to work an occasional 7th day (Sunday).
• Physical Demands:
• 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.