Painter

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Painter prepares and paints buildings, parts, assemblies, facility items, and equipment. The work includes hand and spray painting new and old structures, plant equipment, tools, furniture, components, assemblies, and finished products. The Painter prepares surfaces using cleaning, sanding, chipping, sand or water blasting, and patching, and follows facility and state requirements for paint use, storage, and disposal.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in commercial, residential, or industrial painting.
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 using 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 for painting using the necessary equipment.
Perform hand and spray painting of buildings, plant equipment, tools, furniture, parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products.
Operate line striping machines, chipping hammers, portable sandblast equipment, power sanders, and spraying and drying booths or related equipment.
Change filters, nozzles, and hoses as required.
Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, chipping, sand or water blasting, and patching.
Follow facility and state requirements for paint use, storage, and disposal.