Job Duties: Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings May install windows, door panes, handles, drains, or other accessories May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees