Painter

Duties & Responsibilities: Load and transport materials to work area. Clean and prepare materials to be painted with abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade loaded into a machine hopper. Regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through the nozzle. Apply tape over areas that are not to be coated. Fill containers and mix paints and additives to prescribed quantities. Prepare and adjust spray equipment for accurate use, including filling liquid containers, connecting air hoses to spray guns, and selecting the accurate nozzle. Spray onto work surfaces with accurate technique to apply primer or finish coat. Coat areas inaccessible to hand sprayers with a brush. Clean equipment and work areas. Perform required preventative maintenance, including replacing screens and filters. Stage painted products for drying and identify and transfer finished pieces to stockroom or shipping areas. Demonstrate high skill in performing all aspects of the coatings process. Focus on maintaining quality assurance requirements. Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface. Test finished paint products for dry film thickness as specified.