Painter 1

Zachry Group•Gregory, TX

About The Position

The Industrial Journeyman Painter / Blaster paints equipment and structures for protective and cosmetic purposes. The role maintains and mixes paint and other coating materials and uses them in accordance with contract requirements or specifications. The position works with helpers and laborers and may occasionally oversee their work.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience working as a Painter or Painter Helper on an industrial construction project.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints, plans, and drawings to perform job duties.
  • Knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved in basic painting techniques, and knowledge of paint qualities.
  • Ability to identify how the materials being painted relate to the required technique, mixture, and number of coatings.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work a full schedule and additional overtime with little to no notification.
  • Willingness to work safely and follow safety rules and regulations.
  • Ability to follow company and site rules and regulations.
  • Must have required tools.
  • Industrial Journeyman Painter NCCER certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations and quantities and sizes of required materials.
  • Identify the tools required for tasks and identify safety risks and precautions needed to eliminate them.
  • Measure, mark, and cut wooden or metallic materials to specifications.
  • Identify and mix paint and coatings as required.
  • Use appropriate painting and coating techniques, including stroke types, based on the coating and item being treated.
  • Work safely at heights and from ladders and scaffolds.
  • Set up machines by rolling hoses, preparing machines, and assembling fittings.
  • Operate and inspect machines and equipment.
  • Use high-pressure equipment for shotgun, moleing, and lancing tasks, including 3D high-pressure water equipment at 10,000, 20,000, and 40,000 psi.
  • Clean blast buildings, including shoveling and sweeping.
  • Work closely with and occasionally oversee helper and labor positions.
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