Painter 2

Position Summary

Must be able to prepare surfaces by means of abrasive blast, and power tool cleaning according to paint manufacturer surface prep recommendations.

Industrial Journeyman Painter will paint equipment and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes. The position will also be required to maintain, mix, and have thorough knowledge of paint and other coating material so that to ensure the equipment or structure is painted and protected as per contract or specifications.

Qualification Highlights

Must have all Knowledge Skills and Abilities required (see below).

• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a painting project.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Identify and mix paint and coatings as required.
• Know the proper use and techniques (stroke types) required per the paint/coating used and the item being painted or coated.
• Must be able to work at heights and off of ladders and scaffolds safely.
• Clean up work areas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years working as a Painter or Painter Helper on an industrial construction project.

• Must have knowledge on materials, tools, and processes involved with basic painting techniques and knowledge of paint qualities.
• Must be able to identify the relationship to materials to be painted and the technique, mixture, and number of coatings required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little to no notification.
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
• Must have required tools.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Painter.
• Formal/Technical education.
• Some experience working with scaffolding, insulation, airless painting.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots. 

Required Tools

• 1 - Metal Tool Box with Lock
• 1 - Pair of channel locks
• 1 - 25' or 30' Tape Measure
• 1 - 12” Crescent Wrench
• 1 – Phillips Screwdriver
• 1 – Flathead Screwdriver
• 1 – Wet mil gauge

• 1 - 7/8" Open end/Box Wrench

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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