Industrial Painter

MASTER PAINTER

Works with Department Supervisor, Crew leaders and other department employees to safely and efficiently perform all functions related to painting steel.

Job Specifications·

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Operates an airless spray gun to apply industrial paint finishes on metal products.
• Experience with multi coat systems, 3 coat systems with primer coat, intermediate & top coat.
• Ability to spray complex coatings
• Understanding of mixing complex paint systems
• Understanding of coating quality and millage requirements
• Ability to read blue prints is a plus

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

Lifting

· Frequently lifts 50 lbs

· Occasionally lifts 75 lbs

· Occasional positioning/turning of 80-100 lb parts on a work table

· Use and support of heavy tools and equipment up to 30 lbs.

Body Position

· Frequent work requiring dexterity in a squatting position, such as applying or tightening bolts or performing welds.

· Occasionally walk or work on narrow work surfaces above floor level.

· Stand for 10-12 hours per day.

· Frequently climb stairs and ladders.

· Frequently step up or down from elevated surfaces. Change of elevation up to 24”.

· Occasional twisting and work in awkward positions or tight spaces for extended periods

Physical exertion

· Frequent handling, turning and gripping parts of various sizes.

· Standing and walking for extended periods.

· Frequent climbing.

· Using tools such as hand grinders, welding guns, paint guns or blast hoses and nozzles for extended periods.

· Exposure to vibrating tools and equipment.

PPE/ Clothing Requirements

· Painter – Tyvek suit, half or full face respirator, glasses and face shield or goggles with nitrile gloves.