Painter Helper

Brown & Root•Plaquemine, LA

About The Position

The Painter Helper assists with preparing and painting walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces. Work may include removing old paint, preparing surfaces, mixing coatings and colors, and applying finishes using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other equipment. The level and degree of responsibilities vary according to job step and months of experience. Helpers are expected to follow instructions and established guidelines, work under immediate supervision, and comply with safety and project rules. Respiratory protection is required in many applications.

Requirements

Preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline; job-step experience ranges from 0 to 42 months.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
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 compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions 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, with previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field; ability to rely on instructions and established guidelines and work under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

Protect surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape, and paper before painting.
Select and mix coating additives to achieve the desired thickness, drying time, and adhesion.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers.
Use sandblasting equipment, chemical applications, chipping hammers, power tools, and other abrasives to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint.
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, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structures using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers; coatings may include epoxy, latex, or enamel.
Calculate 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 solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
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 appropriate preparations and sand rough spots to help finishes adhere.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish with oils and thinning or drying additives to achieve the desired color and consistency.
Use respiratory protection where required.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.