Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter Job Description

An industrial painter is responsible for the application of a wide range of industrial liquid coatings which may include one, three-coat procedures to manufactured products in accordance with the specification of the OEM (Originator Equipment Manufacturer) and Customer.

The core tasks, duties, and responsibilities that make up the job description of industrial painters are listed below:

- Perform “Power-Wash” and other pre-painting activities on parts in preparation for painting/fabrication

- Apply a variety of industrial coatings to fabricated metal products

- Utilize instrumentation to measure painting parameters to ensure compliance with OEM specifications

- Assist to appropriately rig large objects for the purpose of moving them in the process of applying the industrial coatings

- Suggest tools and equipment to improve the operation of the unit

- Assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment and observe good safety habits

- Adhere to all OSHA and HazMat Procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area

- Responsible for reporting malfunctions of equipment or processing to the supervisor.

Industrial Painter Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Career Success

If you are seeking to work as an industrial painter, here are major requirements you may be expected to meet by recruiters to qualify for hiring:

- Education: You are required to have High School Diploma or GED. Industrial Painting certification or degree is preferred but not required.

- Knowledge: Gulfstream requires a 2 years minimum work experience with industrial coatings & application . Also, to work as an industrial painter, you must have thorough knowledge of surface preparation to ensure proper coating adhesion and a basic understanding of paint equipment and paint-booth operation

- Must also be familiar with the various types of metal abrasive treatments such as media -blasting, chemical etching, Degreasers, etc.

- It is also your responsibility to mix paints to specifications, so it is essential that they have a proven ability to use, mix, and spray Epoxy base, Polyurea, Industrial Urethane Coatings, water and Solvent based Coating Systems

- Time management: Must be on time for scheduled work shifts, re-prioritize work/tasks in progress, and complete assigned tasks in good time

- Team player: It is important that you can contribute your effort to group tasks and goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person