Our client provides Industrial Coatings for many different applications including civil, military and governmental projects, power plant facilities, the mining industry, industrial facilities, data centers, and Commercial Contractors. Their Coating Division offers the highest knowledge in industrial/commercial shop and field painting – from surface preparation, coating application, and specification design to installation and safety compliance.
Responsibilities:
1. Use a wet film thickness (WFT) gauge for coating applications, as it is mandatory for all painters.
2. Bring personal tools to the job site (refer to the attached list for suggestions).
3. Dress appropriately for tasks, including wearing proper safety gear.
4. Surface Preparation:
- Inspect and evaluate surfaces to identify imperfections, defects, or damages.
- Remove old paint, dirt, or debris using appropriate methods such as sanding, scraping, or pressure washing.
- Repair cracks, holes, or other surface imperfections using filling materials, caulking, or putty.
- Apply masking materials to protect adjacent areas from paint overspray or drips.
5. Paint Application:
- Mix and match paint colors according to project specifications and client preferences.
- Apply primer, paint, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment, ensuring even and smooth coverage.
- Monitor drying times and apply additional coats as needed, ensuring proper adhesion and finish.
Skill and Ability:
- Ability to coat 1000 sqft with 2% or less rework in 1 hour, with no holidays.
- Ability to set up, tear down, and clean Paint Application Equipment properly.
- Knowledge of what the numbers on an Airless Spray Tip signify.
- Ability to mix coatings correctly according to provided data sheets.
- Basic knowledge of how to operate and repair Plural Machine.
- Knowledge to perform and explain a preventative maintenance check/inspection on pumps, hoses, and guns.
- Ability to identify coating defects and how to correct them.
- Ability to calculate the required WFT needed to achieve a desired DFT.
- Ability to measure WFT using wet film gauge.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in industrial coatings.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proficient in SSPC / NACE Abrasive/coating standards Preferred.
- SSPC Certification or any type of AMPP Cert. is a plus.
- OSHA 10 is a plus.
- Confined space certification is a plus.
- Have reliable Transportation and Valid Driver's License.
- Must be able to pass a background check.