Painter 2

Job Summary: This position is responsible for painting and sandblasting heavy equipment, oil field pump skids, generator packages, and related equipment in a shop environment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs painting preparation process to assure quality paint application
• Operates painting or coating tools on assigned equipment to improve the appearance that results in customer satisfaction
• Straightens body panels and fenders
• Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler
• Files, grinds, sands, and smooths filled or repaired surfaces
• Sands or sandblasts areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper for protection
• Primes and paints repaired surfaces with care, skill, and detail using applicable manufacturer paints and standards; details equipment
• Maintains paint booth and painting equipment. Maintains the paint booth clean and in safe working order
• Performs light mechanical work to replace parts (e.g. handles, hinges, panels, etc.)
• Removes and applies equipment decals
• Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced
• Controls labor costs at or below quoted flat rates in order to achieve departmental goals
• Completes necessary paperwork on a daily basis in order to provide timely invoicing
• Maintains and controls company property and resources in a manner to ensure cleanliness and reliability, and minimizes expenses
• Completes special projects as requested by the department supervisor in order to meet customer and/or business needs
• Maintains and completes daily/monthly usage or material consumption reports required for EPA/OSHA; as well as procuring, supplying, and maintaining any current and new MSDS information records for all
• Disposes of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner, and maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, materials, and terminology used in the painting trade
• General knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling the cost of repair jobs
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and electronic machine systems
• Knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
• Skilled in the application of paints and other finishes by brush or spray gun
• Quality control analysis skills to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operation and control skills for controlling the operation of equipment or systems · Equipment selection skills by determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to learn the more complex aspects of the paint trade

Education and Experience:

• Three or more years of experience in painting and/or body work in automotive or similar shop environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school strongly preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel maybe expected

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• Regularly works indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions and around moving mechanical parts, unfavorable fumes and odors, and hazardous chemicals
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Exposure to contaminants, small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Requires wearing specialized protective or safety equipment
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places
• Requires being exact or highly accurate

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.