Paint Journeyman (Part-time)

Young Electric Sign Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Young Electric Sign Company in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking a skilled Paint Journeyman for a part-time swing shift. You will perform paint-related tasks on signs and sign cabinets, mixing and applying coatings with spray guns, pens, or brushes, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience with painting, reading blueprints, and working to deadlines. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong math and color theory knowledge, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent with 2+ years of painting experience.
• Knowledge of mixing and spraying paints and color theory is required.
• Ability to read, interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Strong math skills and ability to read specifications.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and inspect work pieces to determine procedures and materials.
• Prepare signs for painting and apply coatings using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
• Mix ingredients and prepare coating substances according to specifications.
• Maintain schedules and manage time to complete paint tasks.
• Inspect finished surfaces for conformance and touch up as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Paint mixing

Spray painting

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years painting experience

Tools

Spray guns

Job description

Job Title

Paint Journeyman (Part-time)

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Type

Part time

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE: This is a part-time position. Under general supervision, a journeyman-level painter performs skilled sign painting activities in the production and repair of signs of metal and other materials safely, efficiently and within budget. This is a swing shift position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read job orders and inspect work pieces to determine work procedures and materials required
• Prepares new signs, existing signs, sign cabinets, and sign lettering for painting
• Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mechanical mixers
• Apply coatings, such as paint, faux finishes, to protect or decorate work piece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes
• Maintain production schedules and manage time to complete paint related tasks
• Examine finished surfaces of work pieces to verify conformance to specifications; then retouch any defective area
• Loads and unloads signs
• Clean and maintain work area to provide a safe and organized work environment
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries following all safety regulations

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Delivers signs to Installation crew
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Interacts with installation journeyman, apprentices and helpers Interacts with designers Interacts with other departments

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A High School Diploma or GED and two or more years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in painting, including mixing and applying paints, reading blueprints and work orders; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Knowledge involving mixing and spraying paints and color theory is required
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines, as well as working independently
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person on telephone
• Ability to operate computer, telephone, and other office equipment
• Strong math skills and the ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints and specifications
• Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

Work is generally performed in a shop environment and exposed to paints. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand for long periods of time; use computer to enter data, use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. The Employee must have ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

ABOUT YESCO

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO is a privately owned sign company established in 1920 and is a top leader in the sign industry. YESCO is a professional, friendly, family oriented company that provides customers with signs and services of the highest quality with the greatest possible value, and provides good jobs, workings conditions and benefits for our employees. We are seeking good, qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are self-driven and self-motivated and who would love to work for us in an uplifting and enjoyable environment.