Painter
Position Summary: Painters/Sandblasters operate all sandblasting and water-based high pressure equipment safely and operate high-pressure spray painting equipment and handling of paint thinners. Responsibilities: Select appropriate paint or mix paint according to guidelines and specifications Operate high-pressure paint guns or other mechanized painting applications Hand rolls or brushes, scrape, sand and prepare all surfaces before application Apply paint to stencils, decals, water depth lines and markings as required Clean and maintain equipment (guns, paint room, sandblasting pots) Ensure proper storage and cleaning of personal respiratory mask Tape or mask off painted areas as required All other duties as requested or assigned Qualifications & Experience: High school diploma (OSSD) Two years previous spray painting experience Knowledge of temperature and moisture readings for best applications Experience with self contained breathing and helmet apparatus procedures Experience with sand/blast pots and hoppers