Painters

Responsibilities

• Clean and Prepare Surfaces: Remove previous finishes using masking, grit blast, pressure washing, tool cleaning, or chemical rinse. Clean and smooth the surface and let it dry before painting.
• Prepare Paints: Use measurement equipment such as viscosity cups, thickness gauges, and gloss gauges to check paint makeup. Mix appropriate compounds using chemistry knowledge; many projects require epoxy paint application.
• Apply Paint: Use a variety of techniques and tools — spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers, or brushes — selecting the best tool for the job. Apply primers, pre-finishes, and finishing coats. Use special safety equipment such as self-contained suits, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or protective eyewear when required.
• Clean Work Areas: Clean up after job completion, following all guidelines for safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste. Minimize overspray to ensure project success.
• Maintain Equipment: Perform maintenance on painting equipment, including troubleshooting technical problems.
• Conditions Monitoring and Quality Reporting: Monitor all field conditions and document for turnover packages. Perform millage testing as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Detail-oriented and dependable, with the ability to follow instructions and consistently produce quality work. Candidates must possess the following core skills:

• Experience in industrial equipment painting and process piping
• Experience with wet painting using a gun
• Experience with blasting and all types of blasting media (sand, black beauty, glass bead, etc.)
• Understanding of N.A.C.E. requirements
• Ability to gauge millage application and document with a millage tester
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to work with all levels of employees
• Strong communication skills