Industrial Painter

Lincoln Contracting & Equipment is looking for a painter who will prepare the surface of an object to be painted. The candidate will be able to prep & paint structural steel and plate work using the Macropoxy paint system. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other job-related duties may be assigned in compliance with state and federal regulations. Take necessary precautions with hazardous materials and fully comply with EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH guidelines. Safely & efficiently transports objects into and out of blast and/or paint booths. Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted by removing grease and dirt; and removing rust from metal with blaster, grinder, sandpaper, or wire brushes. Applies masking tape or other materials over parts and areas that are not to be coated paying special care to avoid overspray Selects and mixes primer and/or paint to produce desired viscosity/color. Pour primer and/or paint into the spray gun and connect the gun to an air hose. Adjusts spray gun valves and nozzle to regulate the width and pressure of spray. Pulls trigger and directs spray onto a work surface to apply prime or finish coat. Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with a brush. Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent. Replaces screens and filters in paint booths. Moves items to be painted into and out of paint booths. Cleans paint booths & general work area paint guns, hoses, and nozzles. Safely perform duties; wear always required PPE. Benefits: Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6% Affordable dental and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Company paid short and long-term disability insurance Competitive paid time off program #J-18808-Ljbffr Jjbodies