Painter I

Title:

Painter

Department:

Paint

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Overview

The primary role of the Painter is for tending to and operating machines that spray/coat products with paint, and machines that bring a decorative finish to the product. Responsibilities will include: identifying potential safety hazards, selecting or mixing the appropriate paint, and reading and interpreting blueprints. The Painter will inspect surfaces for contamination prior to coating and identify and employ methods that will reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals from the paint.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Tend and operate equipment used to spray or coat products and apply protective or decorative coats.

• Prepare and apply stencils, decals, and other decorative items on the finished product.

• Read and interpret blueprints.

• Inspect surfaces for contamination prior to application of paint.

• Apply high performance protective coatings to metal surfaces, fabricated parts, assemblies, and structures.

• Knowledge of chemical application techniques.

• Paint using one or a combination of: spray, brush, and roll.

• Selecting and mixing the appropriate paint.

• Clean equipment and perform routine maintenance when necessary.

• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Completion of college/vocational or technical training in a related field an asset.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an industrial painter in a manufacturing setting is an asset.

• Previous experience painting sheet metal.

• Experience using a spray gun.

• WHMIS Certification.

• Ability to work independently.

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, with an ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Must be able to distinguish colours.

Working Conditions

• Commercial/Industrial environment.

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).

• Long periods of standing.

• Overtime as required.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Team Lead/Supervisor/Manufacturing Operations Manager.