Paint Lead

brownandrootexternal; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Leadman to provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to craft workers while acting as a journeyman on painting projects across walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other surfaces.

The role involves planning work, selecting tools, mixing coatings, applying primers and finishes, and ensuring safety and project compliance on site in collaboration with foremen and supervisors.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, safety rules, and job planning.
• Ability to read work orders and follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide craft workers; assist Foreman on site.
• Cover surfaces and protect areas during painting.
• Mix coatings and thin with appropriate additives.
• Remove rust, old paint and prep surfaces prior to painting.
• Apply primers, sealers and finishes to various structures.
• Select paints per color scheme and specifications.
• Estimate material needs and costs from measurements.
• Read orders and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Disassemble equipment and clean after use.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for elevated work and ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

Paint techniques

Surface preparation

Safety compliance

Work order interpretation

Equipment operation

Scaffolding setup

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Caulking guns

Putty knives

Sandblasting equipment

Power tools

Spray guns

Job description

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

SUMMARY

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Selects and mixes coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Uses high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, chipping hammer, power tools and other abrasives to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint prior to paint application.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare surfaces, such as bare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures and equipment for finish coats.
• Selects paint according to company color scheme and specifications.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to heavy equipment, buildings, bridges, and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers. May use epoxy, latex or enamel coatings.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners in order to determine work requirements.
• Disassembles paint and sandblasting equipment and cleans equipment, using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives in order to obtain desired colors and consistencies
• Respiratory protection is common and required in many applications.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Has knowledge of application techniques.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
2. a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%
3. b. Lifting 40 lb.
4. Carrying 40 lb.
5. Pushing NP
6. Pulling NP
7. Climbing F
8. Balancing F
9. Stooping F
10. Kneeling O
11. Crouching F
12. Crawling O
13. Reaching C
14. Handling C
15. Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.