Painter

Roles and responsibilities

• We are searching for a deadline-driven painter with great attention to detail. The painter will be expected to use color theory principles to match shades, follow written and verbal instructions, and use a variety of tools to paint surfaces. Other responsibilities include completing minor repairs and selecting correct paints and primers.
• To be successful as a painter, you should have great stamina, physical strength, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be able to understand clients’ visions, follow directions, and complete projects on time and to budget.
• Selecting the correct tools and paints for projects.
• Preparing walls and other surfaces before painting.
• Mixing and applying paints, varnishes, and sealants for a lasting finish.
• Covering exposed objects and surfaces.
• Using fillers such as putty and plaster to repair cracks.
• Buying paint, brushes, and other supplies.
• Obeying workplace safety rules.
• Collaborating with other design and construction specialists.
• Keeping the workspace and tools clean.
• Painting buildings, houses, or cars.
• Cleaning surfaces prior to layering paint.
• Maintaining technical equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.
• Possessing a wide array of painting tools, including thin and thick brushes, airbrushes, and rollers.
• Safely disposing of chemical waste.
• Ensuring that high safety standards are met.
• Utilizing different painting techniques based on the nature of the surface.
• Utilizing special safety equipment such as painting goggles.
• Using viscosity cups and thickness gauges to measure the amount of paint to be used and the texture of the paint.
• Removing previous paint surfaces using masking or a chemical rinse.
• Painting small items and doing touch-ups.
• Ensuring proper ventilation after the paint is applied.
• Utilizing electroplating equipment to coat metal.
• Polishing metallic surfaces.
• Painting over woods and plastics.

Desired candidate profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience painting residential or commercial spaces.
• Knowledge of all the applicable health and safety standards.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills.
• Good balance and physical strength.
• Experience painting a variety of surface types.
• Proficiency with technical machinery.
• Physical strength to operate machinery.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal communication.
• Ability to see subtle color differences.
• Experience with breathing masks and protective clothing.
• Ability to work with acid and harsh chemicals.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Diploma in automotive collision repair is preferred.
• Experience working as a spray painter.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of paint mixing and spraying techniques.
• Ability to see subtle color differences.