Painter III

POSITION SUMMARY

The Painter III is a highly skilled industrial coatings technician capable of performing all blasting and painting operations independently and to certified quality standards.  This role requires expert-level knowledge of all coating systems used.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

·Perform advanced surface preparation using grit-blasting equipment, ensuring proper profile and cleanliness standards are met.

• Apply a variety of industrial coatings, including Inorganic Zinc, Epoxies, and High-Temp coatings, following manufacturer data sheets and internal procedures.
• Mix coatings accurately, including selecting the correct thinners, determining proper mix ratios, and adjusting viscosity as needed.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment such as pressure pots, spray guns, and related tools with minimal guidance.
• Inspect surfaces and applied coatings for defects, thickness, and overall quality, making adjustments as needed.
• Expert understanding of industrial coating systems, including curing characteristics, environmental limitations and application techniques.
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. 
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) 

• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
• Must be able to wear respirator

• Ability to pass NACE Paint Test (or equivalent certification), demonstrating advanced coating application competency.
• Full proficiency with Inorganic Zinc, Epoxy, and High-Temperature coatings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels) 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 + years of industrial painting or blasting experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.