Painter

Job Type Full-time Description Summary of Duties: Performs skilled work in preparing metal and other surfaces on commercial and industrial equipment for painting and in applying lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns and other auto painting equipment to commercial and industrial equipment; and does related work. Distinguishing Features: A Commercial and Industrial Painter is responsible for proper preparation of surfaces and application of painting materials to a variety of exterior surfaces. The work of an employee in this class is distinguished from that of other journeyman level painter classes by the fact that the work primarily involves the painting of commercial and industrial equipment. An employee in this class does not usually erect scaffolds and platforms but may work at heights of up to 20 feet. An Auto Painter spends a substantial portion of the work time spray painting. The duties may also require that an employee wear a mask, fresh air breathing apparatus or other safety equipment as needed, when working with paint products emitting hazardous vapors. Examples of Duties : Removes accessories; masks glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted; cleans, sands and prepares surfaces for painting; applies primer and finish coats to motorcycles, auto mobiles, trucks, fire apparatus, and industrial equipment using lacquers and synthetic paints and enamels; applies decals, pressure sensitive and scotch lite numbers, letters, seals, and trim; may paint safety lines on rear of equipment; may paint automotive accessories; may do body work required to prepare motor vehicles for painting; may work which unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment; may mix and match paints; may occasionally rub, polish, and wax finish coats; Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment; keeps time and work records; may work as a lead over a helper; and may occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies. Requirements A good knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in painting commercial and industrial equipment; a good knowledge of the proper methods of preparing commercial equipment for painting; a good knowledge of the proper methods of caring for spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials; a good knowledge of safety precautions required in performing the work of the trade.