Job duties:
ยท Applies protective coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of steel/metal structures.
ยท Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smoothes interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.
ยท Cleans equipment, paint mixing area, and work area.
ยท Operates sandblasters, spray equipment, other small power equipment and lifting equipment.
ยท Applies paints, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines.
ยท Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials.
ยท mixes paints and other solutions and monitors drying to ensure desired results.
ยท Follows all required safety procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
ยท Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.
ยท Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal.
ยท Skill in the preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation for materials
Requirements:
ยท Proven experience as a painter.
ยท Knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them.
ยท Aptitude in using appropriate tools.
ยท Good basic math skills.
ยท Conscientious with great attention to details.