Painters

Richard Construction, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Construction Inc. seeks experienced Industrial Journeyman Painters to apply protective and cosmetic coatings on equipment and structures in the Paint Shop or on-site. Positions span Painter Leadman, I, II, and III levels with increasing responsibility and experience requirements.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting coatings, and applying paints with proper tools. Candidates must meet safety rules, bring necessary tools, and be willing to work at heights and with a team across

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine scope and materials.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, coatings, and paint qualities.
• Must be a team player and able to follow safety rules.
• Have required tools and reliable transportation.
• Willing to work at heights and use fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specs to determine scope, quantities, and sizes of materials.
• Identify tools required for tasks and safety risks.
• Measure, mark, and cut materials to spec; mix paints/coatings as required.
• Apply paints/coatings using proper techniques and equipment.
• Maintain safe work area and assist other crafts as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Paint knowledge

Team player

Safety compliance

Communication

Fall protection

Tools ownership

Education

NCCER Certification

Technical education

Tools

Painter tools

Job description

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Painters.

Position Summary

An Industrial Journeyman Painter will paint equipment and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes in RCI's Paint Shop or across a construction site.

RCI has various levels of Painters based on experience and skills ranked as follows:

• Painter Leadman: Sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with a protective or decorative material, such as paint, enamel, glase, gel-coat, or laquer, using a spray gun. Thermal spray application experience preferred also. Must have 4+ years experience as a Painter of Painter Helper on an industrial project site or paint shop.
• Painter I: Same as "Painter Leadman" but with 95% ability or greater. Must have 3+ years experience.
• Painter II: Same as "Painter Leadman" but with 90% ability or greater. Must have 2+ years experience.
• Painter III: Same as "Painter Leadman" but with 85% ability or greater. Less than a 2 years of experience.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, or building plans
• Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see below
• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a painting project
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site

Position Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications
• Identify and mix paint and coatings as required
• Know the proper use and techniques (stroke types) required per the paint/coating used and the item being painted or coated
• Must be able to work at heights from ladders or scaffolds safely, using appropriate fall protection
• Clean up work areas
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties
• Must have knowledge on materials, tools, and processes involved with basic painting techniques and knowledge of paint qualities
• Must be able to identify the relationship of paint or coating specified for use to the materials being painted and the technique, mixture, and number of coatings required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
• Must have required tools
• Ability to work with others - Team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• Former employee of RCI
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification as an Industrial Painter
• Formal/Technical education
• Experience working with paints, specialty coatings, and ladders/scaffolds

Candidate Possession of Required Tools:

• 1 - Safety Toed Boots

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• May be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• May work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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