Painter

Gateway Studios & Production Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Studios & Production Services is seeking an experienced Painter to independently run projects from start to finish. The role involves finishing wood, steel, plastics, and other materials in a paint booth using HVLP guns and a pressure pot, with prior experience required.

Responsibilities include planning, inventory control, and maintaining a safe workspace. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate shop paint spraying equipment, air compressors, and related materials.
• Able to breakdown a paint gun and perform proper maintenance.
• Able to mix different types of paint and finishes.
• Understand basic shop safety terminology and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Paint set carts, caddies, truss, and other projects with finish materials.
• Plan projects and manage time to meet production schedules.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment and paint booth; ensure safety and quality standards.
• Attend and comply with workplace policies and attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Paint spraying equipment operation

Paint gun maintenance

Paint color mixing

Shop safety terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License with clean record

Tools

Paint guns

Air compressors

Pressure pot system

Job description

Position: Painter

The Painter at Gateway Studios independently runs a project from start to finish. The painter will assist with finish treatment of set design, or other projects, as directed by the supervisor, in a paint booth setting with a respirator. This position utilizes 3M HVLP paint guns and a pressure pot system (previous experience using this equipment required). This painter applies finishes to wood, steel, plastics, and other materials as required. Some tasks may require minor repairs involving the use of Bondo, duraglass, and other paint-related repair products.

Essential Functions

Major Responsibilities

Painting

• Paint set carts, caddies, truss, and other projects.
• Perform minor finish repairs as needed.
• Perform application of finish material error-free (typically, this is a semi-gloss black paint and/or Raptor liner).

Project Planning And Time Management

• Discuss projects and create plans to produce quality products in the allotted timeframes.
• Maintain inventory to increase production and quality.
• Inspect work to verify finishes.

Procedural

• Ensure departmental goals of safety, quality, productivity, utilization, and delivery schedules are met.
• Keep and operate a clean and safe workspace.
• Maintain painting equipment and the paint booth.

Attendance

• Attendance is an essential requirement for this position.

Any Other Duties As Assigned By Supervisor

• To be determined by supervisor on a permanent or project basis.

Education and Certificates

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License – Good Driving Record.

Experience

• 3 years or more of painting experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the operation of all shop paint spraying equipment, air compressors, and paint materials.
• Ability to break down a paint gun and properly maintain it.
• Ability to mix different types of paint.
• Understanding of basic shop safety terminology.