Industrial Painter

Job Title: Industrial Painter - Surface Finisher

About the Company:

RedGuard, LLC is a leading manufacturer of modular safe structures and blast-resistant solutions. With a passion for product innovation and customer satisfaction, we deliver turnkey solutions that meet unique needs across various industries.

Estimated Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year (depending on experience)

Job Description:

The Industrial Painter - Surface Finisher will use paint application techniques and equipment to professionally finish interior and exterior surfaces of blast-resistant and other industrial, modular buildings and their parts. As an integral member of our manufacturing team, you will provide consistent and quality work in support of RedGuard's goal of delivering customers a quality product on time.

Responsibilities:

• Measure areas to be painted; determine quantity and type of paint to use for the project.
• Identify and order appropriate paint colors and finishes, mixing if needed.
• Prepare surfaces to be painted, which may include removing prior finishes through chemicals, grit blast, or other methods.
• Apply paint to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, sprayers, airbrushes, stencils, and other tools.
• Track daily usage of paints, thinners, mek, and other solvents.
• Comply with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Build scaffolding, climb ladders, and use safety harness according to safety regulations.
• Cross-train and use additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follow established safety and security rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean area and environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years of related experience.
• Ability to clean and maintain application equipment.
• Understanding of paint specs and the ability to perform mil thickness checks both wet/dry.
• Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of formal training program.
• Experience with: International paints, three coat systems, Inter zinc 52, Inter zone intermediate, Inter zone 990, 990HS, 990V Standard, Polyurethane paints, Carboline DTM Polyurea Truck coatings, and Water based enamels.
• Experience with Graco 30:1 spray rig.
• Strong knowledge of the construction field, including skills in either carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.

Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing and painting. Some periods of climbing, bending, or kneeling.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift hoses that weigh up to 100 pounds around the sandblasting booth.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must meet physical requirements for wearing respirators including, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), respirator fit tests, and other medical evaluations.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.