Painter

Brown & Root Industrial Services

Louisiana

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Louisiana is seeking a Leadman to supervise painting crews, provide guidance to journeymen, and assist the Foreman on diverse projects. This role involves applying paints and finishes to heavy equipment, buildings, and structures, reading work orders, estimating materials, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will erect scaffolding, select coatings, mix colors, and use spray guns and sandblasters as needed; strong attention to accuracy and teamwork

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
Follows instructions and guidelines; supervised work.
Reports to supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking to protect areas during painting.
Mix coatings, thin or promote drying and adhesion.
Fill cracks and joints with caulk or putty using tools.
Operate sandblasting equipment and other tools to remove rust or old paint.
Apply primers and sealers to prepare surfaces for finish coats.
Select coatings per color schemes and specifications.
Apply paint/varnish to heavy equipment and structures with brushes or spray guns.
Estimate material quantities and costs from surface measurements.

Skills

Knowledge of application techniques

Work within precise limits

Shop mathematics

Plan work and select tools

Visualize objects from plans

Decision making from measurements

Work at heights

Quality and safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scaffolding setup

Job description

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:
a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%

b. Lifting 40 lb.

Carrying 40 lb.

Pushing NP

Pulling NP

2. Climbing F

Balancing F

3. Stooping F

Kneeling O

Crouching F

Crawling O

Reaching C

Handling C

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

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

AD&D

flexible spending account

disability

paid time off

flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

State: Louisiana

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.