Painter

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Plaquemine, LA

About The Position

The Painter works as a journeyman and, in a Leadman capacity, provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers on the crew while assisting the Foreman. The role paints walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Work may include removing old paint, preparing surfaces, mixing paints and additives, and applying primers, sealers, and finishes. The Painter follows work orders and supervisory instructions, observes safety and project rules, and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of painting 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.
Previous years of experience in the field or a related area may be required.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers on the crew while assisting the Foreman and working as a journeyman.
Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect them during painting.
Select and mix coating additives to thin coatings or promote drying 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 bare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures, and equipment for finish coats.
Select paint according to company color schemes and specifications.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, epoxy, latex, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structures using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers.
Calculate required 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 oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure finishes adhere properly.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colors using oil and thinning or drying additives to achieve the desired color and consistency.
Use respiratory protection where required for the application.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.