Paint Foreman

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Texas City, TX

10d

About The Position

The Paint Foreman paints walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other equipment. The work includes preparing surfaces by removing old paint, rust, grease, dirt, or concrete; filling cracks and holes; applying primers and sealers; selecting and mixing coatings; and applying paint and other finishes. The position may involve estimating materials and costs, following work orders or supervisory instructions, setting up scaffolding or ladders, and cleaning equipment. Respiratory protection is commonly required for many applications. The role works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines; primary duties do not typically require independent judgment. Reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of application techniques.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to distinguish differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Protect surfaces during painting with drop cloths, masking tape, and paper.
Select and mix coating additives to thin coatings or promote drying and adhesion.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers.
Remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint using sandblasting equipment, chemical applications, chipping hammers, power tools, and abrasives.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures, and equipment for finish coats.
Select paint according to company color schemes and specifications.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, epoxy, latex, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, and structures.
Calculate required material quantities and estimate costs based on surface measurements or work orders.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Disassemble and clean painting and sandblasting equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and dry cloths.
Erect scaffolding and swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers before painting.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to promote adhesion.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colors and consistencies using oil and thinning or drying additives.
Use respiratory protection where required by the application.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.