Painter 1

Zachry Group•Roxboro, NC

About The Position

Painter 1 performs industrial construction painting work by reading blueprints and specifications, determining required materials and tools, preparing and applying paint and coatings, and maintaining a safe and clean work area. The role may assist other crafts when not actively working on a painting project and may occasionally oversee helper and labor positions through positional and expertise authority. The job requires reliable transportation, required tools, adherence to company and site rules, and the ability to work the full schedule and overtime as needed. Work may involve heights, ladders, scaffolds, varied weather conditions, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience as a Painter or Painter Helper on an industrial construction project.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints, plans, and drawings.
  • Knowledge of materials, tools, processes, basic painting techniques, and painting qualities.
  • Ability to determine the relationship between materials to be painted and the appropriate technique, mixture, and number of coatings.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work the full work schedule and additional overtime as needed.
  • Willingness to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
  • Ability to follow all company and site rules and regulations.
  • Must have required tools.
  • Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
  • Must be willing to assist other crafts when not actively working on a painting project.
  • Must meet all physical requirements.
  • Must be able and willing to follow safety rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
  • Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
  • NCCER certification for Industrial Journeyman Painter.
  • Formal or technical education.
  • Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine work scope, locations, quantities, and material sizes.
  • Identify the tools required for assigned tasks.
  • Identify safety risks and precautions needed to eliminate them.
  • Measure, mark, and cut wooden or metallic materials to specifications.
  • Identify and mix paints and coatings as required.
  • Apply appropriate painting or coating techniques, including proper stroke types for the material and item.
  • Work safely at heights and from ladders and scaffolds.
  • Perform housekeeping and clean work areas.
  • Assist other crafts when not actively working on a painting project.
  • Work closely with and occasionally oversee helper and labor positions.
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