Painter

PainterPainters prepare surfaces and apply primers and paints to metal pressure vessels, tubes, ISO frames and chassis as well as miscellaneous materials and parts to complete the assembly or reconditioning process.Job duties:Cleans and prepares surface to be paintedMay apply masking tape over parts or areas that are not to be painted, or for special two-tone paint jobsMay smooth surface areas with sand paper or sanderSelects and mixes primers and finish paint colors per job specification and diagramsPours primers and paints into spray container and connects gun to air hoseTurns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of sprayPulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coatCoats some area by hand with brushes and rollersCleans spraying equipment with brushes and solventMay complete paint thickness measurements using Elcometer in millimeters and recording average thickness to meet customer specificationComplete required paperwork for paint usage, inspection report and inventory orders.Perform routine maintenance to paint booth, scrap walls, and paint, clean lights, change filtersJob requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Valid Stat issued driver's licenseRequired to wear SCBA and full PPEOverhead crane certification, fork lift certification and HazmatMust be able to lift 50+ lbs