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Position Description Position Summary The Paint Prep/Painter roles play a key part in the overall production operation. The primary duties include prepping and applying various coatings to beams, trusses, and other various types of structural steel using airless high-pressure systems.
Competencies: - Understanding and application of paint cut-in procedures
- Knowledge of paint for each job
- Basic understanding of NP and NTC areas
- Overall preparation of material in advance of painters (removal od spatter, mill scale, and laminations, etc.)
- Basic understanding of SSPC blast profiles
- Safe operations of overhead crane and associated lifting devices (to include pre-shift checks)
- Basic knowledge of hazardous waste rules and procedures
- Performs quality checks of product produced
Position Requirements Essential Duties, Skills, Abilities -
- Ability to receive feedback and learn from others.
- Apply paint, enamel, epoxy and various other coatings to various types of structural steel and components using airless high-pressure spray equipment.
- Read production prints or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work
requirements.
- Mix epoxy and other coatings with thinning and drying additives to obtain desired
consistency.
- Able to gauge depth of paint being applied, so that it meets customer specifications.
- Able to use depth gauge equipment to measure paint.
- Hand paint nooks and crannies that can't be reached with sprayer.
- Clean off beams by blowing off and/or scrapping bb's off
- Work with needle gun and grinder to prep metal
Technical Skills 1. Follows all Paint cut in procedures 2. Makes sure all material is prepped and ready for the painters 3. Basic understanding of taping areas with no waste and of large areas. 4.Efficient in the removal of splatter, mill scale and lamination 5. Makes sure all material is blown off efficiently for the application of paint 6. Basic knowledge of hazardous materials usage and related environmental issues 7. Maintains a high level of productivity to ensure product is available to be painted 8. All repair work meets Quality Control and customer standards
Quality and Safety Skills 1. Quality of work performed meets customers' and company's requirements 2. Follows all safety requirements when preparing the product 3. Uses required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when and where required 4. Lifts, moves, and sets up material (under 75lbs) in a safe efficient manner. 5. Knowledge of environmental hazards and what action to take if exposed
People Skills 1. Receives instruction and direction well 2. Works well independently with little to no supervision 3. Maintains a consistent, positive work ethic and attitude 4. Friendly and cooperative with fellow employees and supervision 5. Reliable, consistent work attendance
Requirements and Qualifications -
- Paint Prep or Painting experience preferred.
- Experience with airless high-pressure systems a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Abilities Lift /Carry Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs. or less F (Frequently)
Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs. O (Occasionally)
Sit N (Not Applicable) 21-50 lbs. O (Occasionally)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs. O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)
Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend F (Frequently)
Push / Pull 12 lbs. or less F (Frequently)
13-25 lbs. O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs. O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs. O (Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (Ability to hear the machine and how it is working.)
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, metatarsal guards, hearing protection
WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to work in conditions of 50 degrees - 100 degrees.
Not allergic to paints and chemicals in the department.
Able to work in an environment that has paint and thinner fumes.
Able to work in an environment that has some welding fumes.
Equal Opportunity Employer Merrill Steel is committed to equal employment opportunities in all of its policies regarding:
RECRUITING BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT HIRING TRAINING
PROMOTIONS LAYOFF & RECALL
COMPENSATION
The above policies are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. The company gives full consideration to the employment of disabled or handicapped persons for work they are qualified to do. Management pledges itself to support and sustain the beliefs and policies outlined in this statement.
The Company encourages initiative and leadership by individuals as the best means to carry out this policy. Violations of this policy will be met with appropriate action.
The Company works with selected agencies and groups to initiate and sustain this policy.
It is the responsibility of each member of management to give this policy full support. It is the duty of each employee to create a job environment conducive to this policy.
The Company considers all qualified minority group applications for all job categories. All sources of employment recruiting are advised of such. All employee job openings state that Merrill Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Where deemed necessary, the Company informs appropriate minority groups and women's organizations in making the Company's needs known.
Merrill Steel does not maintain or tolerate facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, or sexual preference, except where sex is a bona fide qualification.
