Painter Assistant

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting and assisting professional painters in their daily tasks. Using, supplying, holding materials or tools for the Painter.   Cleaning the work area.  Setting up parts to paint.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applies knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques, using spray painting equipment, power tools, and work aids by performing the following duties:

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.


• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.


• Strips, sands, masks, and touches up surfaces, and manually blends finish to match surrounding areas.


• Regulates controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings.


• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.


• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with industry standards.


• Records types and amounts of paints used for environmental regulation reporting.


• Records completion of painting operations on planning documents.


• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by cleaning paint booth area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.


• Crosstrain in different processes within department.


• Cleans the site after painting work is done.


• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities including (but not limited to):


• Basic data entry into manufacturing software system.

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and write the English language.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to write simple correspondence.


• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.