Industrial Painter

Job Summary:

The industrial spray painter will spray surfaces of manufactured products with protective material such as enamel or epoxy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selecting and mixing coating paints to desired color and prepare spraying equipment such as cleaning or adjusting spray guns.
• Willingness to take direction from area lead and follow that direction and to be a self-starter when not working under direct supervision.
• Be capable of reading and understanding technical documents such as paint mixing procedures and maintaining sprayer equipment as required.
• Have the ability and desire to become efficient with painting techniques, meet company productivity rates, maintain mil thickness, and learn all aspects of job as required.
• Cleaning spraying equipment with solvent or other recommended cleaning solutions daily.
• Maintaining the paint mix room while following the company safety policies.
• Clean steel according to specified guidelines provided by supervisor.
• Maintaining proper respirator care and operation and using the breathing air supply system when spraying epoxy paints.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program, previous experience, or on-the-job training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and painting.
• Bending and squatting for long lengths of time.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Job functionality list included with description.