Painter A

Duties

• Application of coatings to assembled products.
• Must be able to enter tanks through man way and paint inside of tanks as required.
• Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Mixing and thinning of coatings per manufacturing recommendations including poly, enamel and zinc.
• Safe and proper sealing and storage of unused coating.
• Cleaning of painting equipment with proper disposal of all material(s) used in the cleaning process.
• Replenishing of paint in pressure pots.
• Verification of adequate coverage of coating on finished products including using a mil gage.
• The proper completion of applicable paperwork associated with this classification.
• Must be able to take measurements and understand effect of humidity, dew point, etc. to ensure adequate preparation of tanks.
• Material handling – operation of cranes, hoists, rolls and forklifts as needed.
• Successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding coatings, their application and disposal.
• Work with foreman and safety director to ensure all safety and environmental regulations are followed.
• Knowledge of Global Harmonization System.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate to finishing Steel Fab products.

Equipment Knowledge

• Paint Spray Guns and related hardware
• Respirator and other personal safety equipment
• Pressure pots / Agitator mechanisms
• All applicable pneumatic and electric power tools
• All applicable hand tools
• Mil Thickness Gauge

Education and/or Experience

• Good oral communication skills
• 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.