Painter

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

6d•$21 - $33

About The Position

Prepare and paint buildings, parts, assemblies, facility items, and equipment. Use necessary equipment to prepare items for painting and perform hand and spray painting on new and old structures, plant equipment, tools, furniture, parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products. Operate painting and surface-preparation equipment, replace filters and related components as needed, and follow facility and state requirements for paint use, storage, and disposal.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least two years of commercial, residential, or industrial painting experience.
Knowledge of surface-preparation techniques, including scraping, sanding, patching, and crack repair.
Ability to match colors and mix paints accurately.
Experience applying paints and protective coatings with brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment.
Ability to safely use and wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators.
Knowledge of and ability to work with various paints, coatings, adhesives, and APCD-approved chemicals.

Responsibilities

Prepare items and surfaces for painting using appropriate equipment and techniques.
Perform hand and spray painting on building structures, plant equipment, tools, furniture, parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products.
Operate line striping machines, chipping hammers, portable sand-blast equipment, power sanders, and spraying and drying booths or related equipment.
Change filters, nozzles, and hoses as required.
Clean, sand, chip, sand-blast or water-blast, and patch surfaces.
Follow facility and state requirements for paint use, storage, and disposal.