Paint Prep/Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Paint helper/Prepper for an electrical sign company

Job Summary:

The Paint Helper/Prepper is responsible for preparing sign components and surfaces for painting and assisting painters with their tasks ensure that surfaces are clean, smooth, and ready to receive paint, ensuring a high-quality finish for electrical signs. 

Key Responsibilities:

Surface Preparation:

• Clean and degrease sign components to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Sand surfaces to remove imperfections, rust, or old paint.
• Fill dents and scratches with appropriate fillers and sand them smooth.
• Mask off areas that are not to be painted (e.g., electrical components, lighting fixtures).
• Apply primers and sealers as needed to prepare the surface for painting.

Painting Assistance:

• Assist sign painters with the application of paint, coatings, or other finishes using various methods (e.g., brushes, rollers, sprayers).
• Mix paints and match colors as required.
• Transport and set up equipment and materials needed for painting.
• Identify and report any issues or imperfections to the painters or supervisor.

Maintenance and Housekeeping:

• Clean and maintain tools, equipment (e.g., spray guns, sanders), and the work area.
• Follow safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling hazardous materials appropriately, 
• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with company policies.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Work effectively as part of a team, coordinating tasks and communicating with painters and other team members.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management. 

Required skills and qualifications:

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot imperfections.
• Experience with sanding and masking techniques.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques (e.g., cleaning, priming).
• Ability to follow instructions and work according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift and move materials (up to 50 lbs.).
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve basic painting-related issues.

Painter:

• Painting: Operate professional spray equipment to apply evenly coated finishes on channel letters, cabinets, and pylons.
• Color Matching: Mix paints and match exact brand color codes or blueprints.
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years of industrial, automotive, or sign painting experience.
• Technical Skills: Know how to use paint sprayers and read work orders or blueprints.
• Physical Ability: Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Safety: Wear proper protective gear (PPE) and follow hazardous material
• Expert Mixing: Match precise corporate brand colors using advanced computer mixing systems.
• Premium Finishes: Apply high-end polyurethane, metallic, and clear-coat finishes flawlessly.
• Complex Masking: Execute multi-colored layouts, detailed vinyl masking, and intricate corporate logo paint schemes.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect final sign parts for runs, dust, or uneven thickness before assembly.