Scenic Painter

Abacus Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Corporation in Orlando, FL is seeking a Scenic Paint Helper to perform painting tasks in a warehouse environment. You will work with urethanes, stains, lacquers and more, using spray guns, spray equipment and hand tools to execute base coats, textures, washes and finishes.

The role supports Level I–III growth, with hours 6am–2:30pm, Mon-Fri, in a safety-conscious shop. Strong reliability, teamwork and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of painting machinery and techniques.
• Ability to absorb and reproduce techniques and procedures using approved materials and tools.
• Personal value system aligned with organizational values.
• Care and respect for personal and company tools and materials.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, desire to learn and share knowledge.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Level I: 1 year experience with scenic artist background but not in theming.
• Level II: 2-3 years experience in theming industry as scenic artist.
• Level II: 3+ years extensive knowledge and work experience in the theming industry as a scenic artist.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Work with urethanes, water-based, oil-based stains, lacquers, epoxies, etc.
• Use tools including spray guns, airless sprayers, sanders, grinders, etc.
• Maintain and organize materials and workspace.
• Participate in team/safety meetings and keep shop clean.
• Lead and coordinate small crew under Management instructions.

Skills

Time management

Painting machinery knowledge

Technique reproduction

Work ethic

Punctuality

Theming industry experience

Tools

Spray guns

Airless sprayers

Sanders

Grinders

Job description

Requirements:

• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of painting machinery and techniques.
• Ability to absorb and reproduce techniques and procedures using approved materials and tools.
• A personal value system demonstrably consistent with organizational values
• Show proper care and respect for personal and company tools and materials.
• Must be enthusiastic, hardworking, desire to learn and ready to share their knowledge.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Level I: 1 years’ experience with a scenic artist background but not in theming.
• Level II: 2-3 years’ experience working in the theming industry as a scenic artist.
• Level II: 3+ years’ extensive knowledge and work experience in the theming industry as a
• scenic artist.

Work Schedule / Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse setting.
• Hours: 6am – 2:30pm (MON-FRI)
• 30-minute lunch (unpaid)
• 15-minute break (paid)
• Work environment will change often and will require consistent awareness to surroundings and potential dangers
• to themselves and others.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to
• successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance from others or lifting devices from floor to waist and waist to floor.
• Ability to walk, hear, see in order to reasonably perform essential job functions.
• Must have agility and a good sense of balance, willing to work in high places.

Scenic Paint Helper: Hourly Rate of $15.00 - $18.00

• Responsible for adhering to all Company and Project safety programs, policies, and procedures as well as all
• Federal, State, and local safety codes and regulations.
• Working with urethanes, water based, oil based, stains, lacquers, epoxies, etc.
• Use of tools including spray guns, airless sprayers, sanders, grinders, etc.
• Exposure and use of bodywork materials including bondo, wood putty, caulk, spot putty, etc.
• Accurately and efficiently put away or pick material.
• Participate in team/safety meetings.
• Maintain the cleanliness and integrity of the Shop.

Level I: Hourly Rate of $18.00 - $20.00

In addition to above:

• Molding materials including resins, silicone, fiberglass, etc.
• Bodywork materials including bondo, wood putty, caulk, spot putty, etc.
• Perform paint techniques such as washes, glazes, textures, base coating, and clear coating.
• Perform tasks in repetition by meeting deadlines.
• Basic understanding of theming rockwork, figure, and character theming

Level II: Hourly Rate of $20.00 - $24.00

In addition to above:

• Basic understanding in color mixing, small scale theme painting, spatters, washes, how to create wood grain,
• metal, aging.
• Experienced and knowledge of application with Automotive finish and Base coat

Level III: Hourly Rate of $24.00 - $27.00

In addition to above:

• Competent to mix colors and washes.
• Full scale Scenic & Theming finish
• Ability to create wood, metal, and aging/distressing of most things.
• Oversee and lead small crew by prioritizing projects, assigning work tasks, maintaining records, and monitoring
• work as directed by Management.

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