What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Contact?
Job Duties:
- Cleans and prepares surface to be painted
- May apply masking tape over parts or areas that are not to be painted, or for special two-tone paint jobs
- May smooth surface areas with sand paper or sander
- Selects and mixes primers and finish paint colors per job specification and diagrams
- Pours primers and paints into spray container and connects gun to air hose
- Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray
- Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat
- Coats some area by hand with brushes and rollers
- Cleans spraying equipment with brushes and solvent
- May complete paint thickness measurements and record average thickness to meet customer specification
- Complete required paperwork for paint usage, inspection report and inventory orders.
- Perform routine maintenance to paint booth, scrap walls, and paint, clean lights, change filters
- May perform bead, shot, and sand blasting
- May paint undercoating and finishes.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and repair of cryogenic piping circuits and system malfunctions.
- Complete all required documentation for control of parts, labor hours, and work performed..
- Identify efficiency and quality issues; resolve or suggest improvements or resolutions.
- Communicate effectively with team members, team leaders, supervisors, and customers.
- Maintain housekeeping
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals and drawings.
- May become certified in forklift operation.
- May become certified as respirator wearer.
Working Conditions:
- Overtime is frequent; shift work and non-standard hours may be required.
- Indoor/outdoor work in all kinds of weather.
Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.