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