Painter/Warehouse

About the role

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, specializes in providing world-class service, repair and re-manufacturing in the areas of electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos and mechanical components for various industries. Sets up and operates a paint sprayer, blast cabinet and other equipment to apply industrial finishes on metals or products. Mixes, matches and applies paint to various surfaces, completing touchups and coordinating large painting projects.

Responsibilities

• Mixes, matches and applies paints such as epoxy, enamel, varnish, shellac, lacquers, thinners, solutions or rustproofing agents to surfaces according to specifications
• Operates a blast cabinet, cleans, scrapes, sands, primes and/or seals surfaces prior to painting to ensure proper adherence
• Tapes off areas when needed
• Applies touchups or additional coats when needed
• Checks paint mils (thickness) throughout painting process to establish proper coatings
• Paints by hand as required
• Monitors drying to ensure desired results
• Finishes coated surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax or other finishing materials
• Secures paint booth when in use
• Cleans up all equipment, including spray guns and/or brushes
• Changes paint booth filters on a regular basis
• Maintains materials, equipment and supplies in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Operates overhead crane, forklift, lift trucks or hand trucks to move items to be painted
• Operates a sandblasting cabinet
• Maintains clean and organized work area ensuring aisles, doorways, fire extinguishers, electrical panels,