Painter's Helper

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlySUMMARY: To assist in the preparation of products for the application of industrial coatings and to mix and apply industrial coatings to metal products with supervision.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists Painters, Sandblasters and any needs of the department to meet set production schedules Responsible for meeting set production times Mix a variety of standard coating materials to proper consistency. Ensure that surface is properly prepared before applying standardized coatings to obtain desired finish. Practice good safety habits and maintain clean and safe work environment. Report malfunctions of equipment or processing to supervisor. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be certified in forklift operation per Springs Fabrication standards, within 30 days of accepting this position. Must be certified in rigging operation per Springs Fabrication Standards, within 30 days of accepting this position.   SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of and proficiency at using a variety of hand tools and equipment. Familiar with most common materials of construction. Must be able to work at heights in a manlift or on a ladder, i.e. greater than 20 feet. Must be able to operate, with training, various types of standard rental equipment.   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and manuals, procedures, work instructions, and drawings.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplication and division. Ability to calculate area, circumference and general alegrab and geometry.    REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 regularly required to stand for extended periods; walk; bend; stoop; crouch; kneel; and use hands and arms to handle, position, and manipulate tools and materials. The employee frequently works in awkward or constrained positions and may be required to climb ladders, scaffolding, or scissor lifts and work at elevated heights.   The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting above this weight with assistance or mechanical devices. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   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.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.