Painter Foreman - Austin Industrial (St. Gabriel, LA)

Responsibilities

• Supervise the construction, applying, removing, and repairing insulating material to exposed surfaces or structures, such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers, and buildings to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
• Prepare wood and metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment, parts, machinery, buildings, and other working areas using a spray gun, brush, and rollers.
• Read blueprints and select required insulation material.
• Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material.
• Determine the amounts and select required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation material to specified size and shape for covering flat or round surfaces, using handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Fit, wrap or attach required insulation material around or to structure, following blueprint specifications.
• Cover or seal insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant or tape to secure insulation to the structure - according to the type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Work at heights.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Read work orders and receive instructions verbally.
• Prepare the surface using methods appropriate to remove dirt, oil, and grease, removing old paint, smoothing cracks, coating, and filling holes.
• Select and mix coating liquid to produce the desired color, according to specifications using a paddle or mechanical mixer.
• Apply paint to the surface using a spray gun, brush, and/or roller.
• May fill cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• NCCER certification and a Valid Driver’s License required.
• 4 years' experience in an Industrial setting preferred.