PAINT TECHNICIAN (HVLP)
JOB DESCRIPTION
A custom production and fabrication shop is looking for an experienced finish painter and sprayer. The candidate will prepare surfaces for the application of commercial catalyzed finishes and water-based paints to parts and finished products. As the paint technician you will plan and assist with a full range of painting and finishing work including surface prep, paint and color selection, color matching, work area preparation, spraying, rolling, and brushing.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Prepare wood, steel, aluminum, and plastic surfaces, including sanding, filling, caulking, taping and applying primer, paint and clear coat.
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Remove old paint and repair surfaces for painting.
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Mix various types of paint to specific ratios, formulas, and specifications.
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Color match paint finishes to customer supplied samples and/or color specifications.
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Select pre-mixed paints, mix portions of pigments, oil, and thinning/drying agents to achieve specific paint effects.
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Thin paint to the proper consistency and viscosity for spraying, brushing, or rolling applications, and adjust equipment to obtain the correct paint finish.
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Correctly apply paint and finishes to parts, ensuring color accuracy and quality control, while checking finishes for defects and inconsistencies.
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Maintain paint supplies, equipment, and work area organization and cleanliness.
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Perform quality control inspections upon completion of painting and finishing tasks.
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Perform routine maintenance on equipment and spray booth.
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Pickup and deliver painting supplies when necessary.
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Work with management and staff to improve processes, efficiency, and product quality.
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All staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the goals of the company.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
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3+ years’ experience as a painter and finisher with a working knowledge of painting and finishing equipment, tools, and standard practices.
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Experience working in a production and custom fabrication environment.
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Extensive spray booth operation and maintenance experience.
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Highly skilled ability to repair, prepare, sand, fill and tape wood, steel, aluminum, and plastic surfaces for a variety of finishes.
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Identify, mix, prepare and apply catalyzed paints, finishes and water-based paints to components and finished products.
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Ability to accurately identify, match and catalogue paint colors.
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Able to stand for extended periods of time.
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Able to lift to 75 lbs. throughout the workday.
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Able to work an 8-hour day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as needed.
