Apprentice Painter

Aci-Coatings,-LL; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance (75% Employer Paid)

Dental insurance (75% Employer Paid)

Vision Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

PFML / FMLA Medical & Parental Leave

Job summary

ACI Coatings - Richland Branch is hiring for Apprentice Painters who are eager to learn, with a solid work ethic and regular attendance. Construction or painting experience is a plus but not required. On-the-job training is provided and benefits are strong.

Per diem, lodging and other hourly incentives are offered for out-of-town projects, with overtime and a robust benefits package including 401(k) matching and generous insurance coverages.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record (no DUI’s or excessive moving violations).
• Pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop good communication and understanding of general vocabulary.
• Engage daily in on-the-job training.
• Observe and identify safety inspections and reporting requirements.
• Observe and practice quality control steps to improve productivity.
• Understand safety paperwork deadlines and PPE requirements.
• Learn coating vocabulary and basic spray technique concepts.

Skills

Communication

On-the-job training

Attendance

Honesty

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Tools

Brush & roller

Masking & drop cloths

Caulking & filling

Airless sprayers & pressure washers

Job description

Description

ACI Coatings - Richland Branch is hiring for Apprentice Painters to join the team! We are looking for individuals with a solid work ethic, who are ready to learn and be an integral part of the team. Some construction or painting experience is preferred but not required. On the job training is available. Good attendance is a must!

Advertised wage range is a starting point. ACI offers overtime, profit sharing bonuses and an extremely valuable benefits package:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance (75% Employer Paid)
• Dental insurance (75% Employer Paid)
• Vision Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• PFML / FMLA Medical & Parental Leave

ACI Coatings also pays per diem, lodging and other hourly incentives for working on the occasional on out-of-town project.
Attendance, honesty, and self-motivation are key to make it in this career and industry, and if you have that, then we want you!

ESSENTIAL GOALS

This position must hit these essential goals.

• Develop Good Communication & Understanding of General Vocabulary
• Engage Daily in On-the-Job Training
• Basic Understanding of Communication Regarding Scope & Allotment
• Observe & Identify the Techniques to Become Productive & Efficient
• Observe Customer Service Style of Lead & Project Manager
• Basic Understanding of What to Watch for When Safety Inspections & Reporting
• Observe & Try to Duplicate Steps Toward Quality Control

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

SAFETY

• Complete basic safety training certifications:
• Ladder, Respirator Fit Testing, CPR, BBP & First Aid, & PPE requirements.
• Learn deadline requirements for Safety Paperwork

ACI PRIDE & SERVICE

• Know & understand all character attributes, philosophies, & daily duties associated with being an Apprentice.

ACOUNTABILITY

• An Understanding of Quality Control Requirements & maintain good attendance.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE & DAILY DELIVERABLES

• TOOLS: Have a very good understanding of brush, roller, masking, drop, caulking, filling, & grip & the ability to mask, fill, caulk, load a roller & roll in a straight line, & execute interior/exterior brushing & rolling.
• COATINGS: Know & understand all common vocabulary, paint labels, sheen difference & product failure basics.
• SPRAYERS: Have a good understanding of airless sprayers, tip types & sizes, & other accessories. Have a good understanding of pressure washers & related safety measures.

ACI QUALITY

• PREP: Expert in masking, fillers, caulking, woodwork prep & drywall prep. This is one of your main tasks & you should quickly become proficient. Good understanding of how to prep a sprayer & load coatings.
• JOB BREAKDOWN: Have a thorough understanding of the cleaning procedures & steps to break down a job sites, clean brushes & rollers & store for next day & use & clean out all equipment.
• APPLICATION: Know how to cut in, roll without flashing, roll with proper stipple, & have a basic skill level with interior spray technique, rolling technique, Int/Ext Stain technique & pressure washing.

Requirements

MUST HAVE: Reliable transportation, VALID Driver’s License, Good Driving Record (No DUI's or Excessive Moving Violations).

MUST: Pass a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check.