Structural Steel Painter

Company Details Confidential; Municipal District of Macroom; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cronin Buckley Fabrication & Construction Limited is seeking a Structural Steel Painter for Kilumney, Ovens, Co. Cork. The role offers a €36,605 annual salary and a 39-hour work week on-site.

Responsibilities include surface preparation and coating application using various spray methods, with emphasis on safety and adherence to specifications. Requirements include at least 2 years of relevant experience, knowledge of PPE and health & safety procedures, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in surface preparation, coating application and mixing materials.
• Ability to use and maintain painting and surface preparation equipment safely and effectively.
• Good knowledge of PPE, respiratory protection and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical specifications and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Clean steel surfaces by operating shot blasting machine, grinding, sanding, or scraping to remove rust, mill scale, dirt, and oil.
• Coating Application: Apply primers, anti-corrosive layers, and protective finish coats using airless sprayers, conventional spray equipment, rollers, and brushes.
• Mixing Materials: Measure and mix multi-part paints, thinners, and coatings according to strict manufacturer and project specifications.
• Quality Control: Check coating thickness using specialized gauges and inspect surfaces for runs, drips, or dry spots to ensure uniform coverage.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, flush, and perform routine maintenance on spray guns, hoses, pots, and rigging tools after use.
• Safety & Compliance: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), follow respiratory safety rules.

Skills

Surface prep

Coating application

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Tools

Shot blasting machine

Airless sprayers

Conventional spray equipment

Rollers

Brushes

Measuring gauges

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Application Details

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Job Description

Job Title: Structural Steel PainterEmployer: Cronin Buckley Fabrication & Construction LimitedLocation: Kilumney, Ovens, Co. Cork. P31 D379Salary: €36,605 p. a.Hours: 39 hours per week

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in surface preparation, coating application and mixing materials;
• Ability to use and maintain painting and surface preparation equipment safely and effectively.;
• Good knowledge of PPE, respiratory protection and workplace health and safety procedures.;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical specifications and work instructions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Surface Preparation: Clean steel surfaces by operating shot blasting machine, grinding, sanding, or scraping to remove rust, mill scale, dirt, and oil.
• Coating Application: Apply primers, anti-corrosive layers, and protective finish coats using airless sprayers, conventional spray equipment, rollers, and brushes.
• Mixing Materials: Measure and mix multi-part paints, thinners, and coatings according to strict manufacturer and project specifications.
• Quality Control: Check coating thickness using specialized gauges and inspect surfaces for runs, drips, or dry spots to ensure uniform coverage.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, flush, and perform routine maintenance on spray guns, hoses, pots, and rigging tools after use.
• Safety & Compliance: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), follow respiratory safety rules

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]