Description

Nature and Scope of Position:

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from equipment surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Pour paint into spray guns, and adjust nozzles and paint mixes in order to get the proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can be corrected.
• Sand equipment surfaces between coats of paint and/or primer in order to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
• Mask surfaces with tape or paper in order to protect them from paint.
• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
• Allow the sprayed product to dry, and then touch up any spots that may have been missed.
• Fill small dents and scratches with body fillers, and smooth surfaces in order to prepare equipment for painting.
• Apply logos and safety decals to finished products
• Paint by hand areas that cannot be reached with a spray gun.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. 

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Desired Skills & Experience

Education & Experience:

Option No. 1:

• Trade Test Certificate in painting
• 8 years of work experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Option No. 2:

• Educational Certificate in painting in a recognized technical college
• 4 years of work experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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