Structural Painter

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Structural Painter in USA, Fontana Ca.

Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, Structural Painter 1 is responsible for painting metal bases, steel tube frames, and steel c-channels for our enclosure buildings.

What a typical day looks like:

• Applies paint, stains, varnishes, enamels, and other coatings to metal and steel surfaces with brushes, rollers, or other tools
• Prepares surfaces for painting: fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives; smooth surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines
• Applies primers or seals to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, finish coats
• Covers surfaces with drop clothes or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
• Read work orders and blueprints to determine work requirements
• Calculates amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders
• Maintains a clean work area
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of previous experience in a related field
• Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix, and apply them
• Solid knowledge of painting techniques and the use of appropriate tools (brushes, rollers, caulking guns, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
  
  

What the physical requirements are:

• Prolonged periods of standing and painting.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must wear PPE, such as respirator, welding equipment, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor
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