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.