Painter

Job Title

Job Duties:

• Cleans and prepares surface to be painted
• May apply masking tape over parts or areas that are not to be painted, or for special two-tone paint jobs
• May smooth surface areas with sand paper or sander
• Selects and mixes primers and finish paint colors per job specification and diagrams
• Pours primers and paints into spray container and connects gun to air hose
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat
• Coats some area by hand with brushes and rollers
• Cleans spraying equipment with brushes and solvent
• May complete paint thickness measurements and record average thickness to meet customer specification
• Complete required paperwork for paint usage, inspection report and inventory orders.
• Perform routine maintenance to paint booth, scrap walls, and paint, clean lights, change filters
• May perform bead, shot, and sand blasting
• May paint undercoating and finishes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair of cryogenic piping circuits and system malfunctions.
• Complete all required documentation for control of parts, labor hours, and work performed.
• Identify efficiency and quality issues; resolve or suggest improvements or resolutions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, team leaders, supervisors, and customers.
• Maintain housekeeping

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals and drawings.
• May become certified in forklift operation.
• May become certified as respirator wearer.

Working Conditions:

• Overtime is frequent; shift work and non-standard hours may be required.
• Indoor/outdoor work in all kinds of weather.

Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.