SPRAY PAINTER

Job duties: · Applies protective coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of steel/metal structures. · Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smoothes interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials. · Cleans equipment, paint mixing area, and work area. · Operates sandblasters, spray equipment, other small power equipment and lifting equipment. · Applies paints, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines. · Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials. · mixes paints and other solutions and monitors drying to ensure desired results. · Follows all required safety procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade. · Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal. · Skill in the preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation for materials Requirements: · Proven experience as a painter. · Knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them. · Aptitude in using appropriate tools. · Good basic math skills. · Conscientious with great attention to details.