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0-5 years of experience
Supervised team of more than 25 workers
- Increased retention of entry-level employees significantly
- Delivered products to production line using forklift
- Performed quality assurance checks on finished orders
0-5 years of experience
High quality indoor and outdoor paint application using a variety of hand and power tools
- Prepared products for painting after inspecting condition and performed maintenance work when required
- Met specific customer requests in a timely and professional manner
- Averaged 3-4 work sites per day
6-10 years of experience
Worked with a team of 3 to insure quality and prompt completion of jobs.
- Prepped and painted residential units and offices using insulcap paint.
- Implemented roller, brushing and spraying techniques.
- Completed 4 residential and 2 offices per week.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised a crew of twelve individuals
- Trained new hires on how to prep a aircraft for the paint process
- Performed water break test
- Completed and reviewed customer work packages
- Applied placards and stencils
- Stripped, prepped, and painted commercial aircraft
0-5 years of experience
Painted apartment units sometimes alone and other times with another team member
Painter’s assistant for [company name] Summer 2007
- Helped prep areas to be painted
- Assisted painters
- Charged, washed and changed batteries of golf carts
- Picked up golf balls from golf course
- Parked golf carts in garage at the end of the day
- Served as cashier in concession area
0-5 years of experience
Developed identical set and props for multiple versions of murals.
- Analyzed set designer specifications to prepare appropriate designs.
- Evaluated required special effects and mix all paints accordingly.
- Provided appropriate details for all paintings as per requirement
0-5 years of experience
Operated automatic power coat sprayers
- Filled hopper, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with materials used to coat, paint, or spray
- Performed tests to ensure the equipment was working properly
- Selected appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays and prepared them by mixing substances according to formulas using automated painting equipment
0-5 years of experience
Painted all guest and hotel rooms in 300+ room hotel
- Worked in solitude as only painter on site
- Ensured jobs were completed in a timely manner as required by strict guidelines
- Maintain all painting tools and supplies
0-5 years of experience
Sandblast internally/externally large oil storage tanks and products of many sizes and shapes before painting.
- Test and assure that the correct coverage, colors, thickness, and quality of the paint and coatings meets the specification for the job.
- Cleaning, preparing, painting, coating, and clean-up on tanks and other non-paint items.
- Storage, handling, cleaning, and disposal of all paints and other chemicals and tools used in the painting process.
- Maintaining an accurate inventory of all paints, chemicals, and tools.
- Testing, welding, material handling, and other tasks within the department
0-5 years of experience
Loaded and moved materials to work area, using handtruck and dolly.
- Covered specified areas of metal and wooden parts to be spray-painted, using masking tape, cardboard and paper.
- Cut and tore paper and cardboard to specified size.
- Smoothed unmasked surface, using sandpaper.
- Set up and operated machines to paint and coat products with materials such as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, and rustproofing materials.
- Selected appropriate coatings, paints, and sprays. Prepared them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.
10+ years of experience
Installed repairing sheet-rock and spackled
- Mixed, matched and painted cleaned surfaces with appropriate colors
- Sanded, stripped, primed and painted interior and exterior surfaces
- Taught and assisted new hires with learning the skills of painting
- Ordered paint supplies and materials
- Maintained a clean work environment
0-5 years of experience
Oversee projects from estimate through completion, give fair value for all services
- Assist clients in color selection, repair cost vs needs, remaining competitive.
- Perform all high ladder (40ft) and scaffolding needs for all locations
- Inspect and refurbished walls and surfaces using the correct materials
- Order and maintain supplies and materials, operate painting equipment and tools
6-10 years of experience
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
- Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
- Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
- Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
0-5 years of experience
Replace broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
- Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required.
6-10 years of experience
13 years of experience in industrial paint application, knowledge of how to mix the chemicals needed for its proper application and safety rules.
- Blasting
- Hand and spray application
- Maintenance and cleaning industrial machinery
- Scissor Lift Handling
- JLG Aerial Work Platforms Handling
0-5 years of experience
Painted all guest rooms and general areas of the facility
- Completed all cosmetic repairs and maintain overall
- Priming, patching and sheet rocking
- Assisted in all other areas of maintenance /engineering as needed
0-5 years of experience
Managed repairs and maintenance of building as required
- Measured and marked cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim, using tape measure, straightedge or square, and marking devices
- Repaired small & large imperfections in drywall surfaces
- Adhered to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards
- Sanding with sanders, hand sand paper, and sanding sponges
- Interior/exterior painting
0-5 years of experience
Painted interior and exteriors of houses
- Managed time effectively to finish jobs with only a two man crew
- Worked extremely hard moving ladders around houses
- Trusted to paint entire areas of house by myself
6-10 years of experience
Specialized in exterior power washing
- Prepare all surfaces for painting by removing debris, cleaning, or power washing when needed
- Cover entirely all portions of the home not being painted
- Obtain supplies needed for each job, such as brushes, paint, nozzles, drop cloths, etc.
- Specialize in caulking, sanding, priming and painting trim
- Specialize in hand brush and wall rolling
- Unique cutting techniques
6-10 years of experience
Painting interior and exterior of university facilities
- Worked with oil base, latex, stains, and varnishes
- Prep work including: caulking, sanding, scraping, priming woods and metals
- Mix paint on the computer color machine and manual color tinter
- Was on the safety committee for facilities
- Was on the sustainability committee for facilities
0-5 years of experience
Painted interiors using paint sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Performed prep work including masking, and sanding, build scaffolding
- Removed old sheetrock and replaced with new. Tape joints, skim, finish coat.
- Texturing and popcorn removal, float all type textures, and hoppers.skip trial, huak trail, knockdown, orange peel, smooth finish, leval 1, 2, and 3 difficulties, texture matching
0-5 years of experience
Sanded household walls, doors, jambs, sills, etc.
- Painted with paintbrush and spray rig.
- Instructed others on painting.
- Pressure washed.
- Maintained professional attitude with homeowners.
0-5 years of experience
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings
0-5 years of experience
Skilled in preparation tasks including: Puttying, removing mold with Kilz or bleach with warm water, dusting and removing cobwebs, masking, spackling, and sanding.
- Skilled in cutting in with precision and speed without the use of blue tape.
- Experienced with various types of professional grade commercial and residencial equipment Sherwin William and Porter, brushes of all sizes, and rollers of all sizes.
- Skilled in using paints of all types including primer, block sealer, oil based paint, latex flat and semi-gloss paint, eggshell, high gloss, and stains.
- Able to work while keeping the work area clean, which minimalizes time spent on cleaning afterward.
0-5 years of experience
Tool presetter- presetting tools to specified jobs
- Assembly- assembling Rolls Royce generator sets
- Fabrication specialist- fabrications of sheet metal, tubular, channel
- Painter- painting of government grade epoxies
- Fork truck operator- operation of moving thirty ton parts
0-5 years of experience
Put up scaffolding and set up ladders
- Fill holes and cracks in the ceilings and walls with caulk, putty, plaster of Paris, and other compounds
- Prepared surface to be painted by scraping, priming and sanding
- Expert in using of hand and power painting tools
- Knowledge of standard commercial painting procedures
0-5 years of experience
Repair defects (sags, runs, pinholes, etc ) on painted surfaces.
- Remove and apply protective masking, paint touch-ups using mitts and brushes.
- Stenciling letters and decals to the body areas of helicopters.
- Operated air pressure tools and paint stripping chemicals.
- Sanding to prep for paint, buffing and polishing of finished product.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with preparation of surfaces for commercial remodels
- Masked and taped surfaces in commercial and residential remodel projects
- Assisted with cutting and rolling surfaces in commercial
- Trim painted under the strict supervision of journeyman painter
- Mix paint before application to walls and cleaned painting equipment
6-10 years of experience
Checked and Cleaned Surfaces
- Prepared Surfaces through sanding, masking and applying primer
- Sanding and Masking
- Applied Base Coat and Clear Coat
- Finished with a thorough inspection
- Supplemented Estimates
- Communicated with clients, employers and other employees to plan and execute repair and painting jobs on a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks and buses.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to be painted, filled cavities and dents in vehicles to create an even surface, mask and taped off details and components to avoid contamination and select the proper colors and substances for the project
- Used paint sprayers and brushes to apply paint to a vehicle, determining the necessary application of paint for a thorough coat and checking for runs or sags in the paint to ensure a quality product
0-5 years of experience
QA Inspector/Welding Inspector
- Inspect welds, paint, and mechanical work that is performed on rail cars
- Investigate and report production line failure
- Verify that rail cars comply with company and federally regulated protocols
- Prepped rail cars for painting
- Painted rail cars to company codes, using epoxy, urethane, and water based paints with an airless gun
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for applying a wide variety of coating systems to protect submarine steel from rust and corrosion
- Preparing surfaces
- Masking unpainted areas
- Calculate surface areas
- Estimating materials required for specific jobs
- Performing brush and roller operations to surfaces
- Posting sign to prevent hotwork in nearby area, to prevent possible fire hazards
0-5 years of experience
Apply primer, paint, stain varnish and enamels to various surfaces to be painted as per detailed order.
- Erect scaffolding and ladders to facilitate painting when needed.
- Move furniture and other obstacles from rooms to be painted.
- Select and procure the best suited painting materials and type.
- Cover floors and furnishings with drop-cloths and tarps to keep surfaces clean.
- Apply paint and finishes by means of hand brushes, rollers and sprayers.
- Put up scaffolding and set up ladders.
- Remove previous paint by means of sandblasting, scraping, sanding, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning.
- Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
- Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised a crew of up to 3 people
- Enforced all safety requirements
- Maintained excellent customer service
- Responsible for completion of jobs per time allotment
- Supervisor for 6 employees
- Accounts receivable and payable clerk
- Maintained excellent customer service expectations
- Pressure washing, brush and roll techniques
- Airless paint sprayer operator
0-5 years of experience
Calculates painting materials needed for residential properties
- Proficient in use of oil paints, latex paints, stains and primers
- Paints interior and exterior surfaces in existing residential properties
- Uses hand tools and power tools to remove and replace walls, floors, etc.
- Maintains clean work areas and equipment
0-5 years of experience
Interior and exterior painting
- Interior woodwork finishing including enamel and varnish
- Hanging commercial vinyl wall covering
- Applying miscellaneous faux finishes
- Advising customers regarding color and texture choice
10+ years of experience
Expert painter in interior and exterior surfaces for residential homes
- Well versed with combinations of colors and chemicals to ensure professional work
- Ability to deliver specifications and cost estimates for each project
- Extensive skills in sanding and applying coatings to exterior and interior surfaces
0-5 years of experience
Sanding, pressure washing and other methods to prepare plane for painting.
- Remove decals
- Touch up painting
- Use of airless spray guns
- Use of lifts 20ft – 65ft
- Use of chemicals as required for job
- Safety/hazardous procedures
0-5 years of experience
Preparation of stainless steel for application of primers and topcoats.
- Paint all prepared surfaces
- Buff to high gloss
- Dismantle, prepare, paint and/or replace parts during total refurbish of trams for Chicago airport, then reassemble.
0-5 years of experience
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Read work order instructions from supervisors or homeowners.
- Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape to protect surfaces.
- Remove old paint to prepare painting surface.
- Fill cracks and holes with caulk/putty/plaster using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or machines.
- Mix colors/oils to obtain desired color and consistency.
- Paint surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
- Polish final coats to specified finishes.
0-5 years of experience
- Effectively manage time to complete projects by date of deadline
- Calculate tools and supplies needed to complete projects
- Successfully work as a team, while sometimes leading, to complete projects
10+ years of experience
Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
- Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives
- Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers
- Polish final coats to specified finishes
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Thinking Creatively
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Experience with: Airless spray equipment, Caulking guns, Conventional spray equipment, Drywall hammers, Drywall taping knives
0-5 years of experience
Prep walls by scraping paint and sanding.
- Prime with oil and primer as well as painting with oil.
- Paint metal doors as well as the door frames and windows.
- Prep material for spray painting
- Wallpaper removal
0-5 years of experience
- Reconstructive VGL lines on flight deck landing dock area.
- Laid none skid for flight deck and hanger bay docking area of the ship.
- Painted areas of ships flight deck and hanger bay for damage areas
- Cleaned and maintained ships landing area and non skidded areas
10+ years of experience
Painted: rooms, hallways and staircase.
- Instruments used for painting are trays, brushes, plastic covers, tape and rollers.
- Scrap old paint from walls and plaster holes on the walls.
- I also painted floors in all areas needed.
- Prepared area before painting.
- I can manually mix paint or use the machine.
- After finishing painting clean up the areas worked.
- I order the supplies needed for painting: paint, brushes, rollers, etc.
- I used paint remover to repaint doors.
0-5 years of experience
Clean work areas and equipment.
- Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
- Apply protective coverings such as masking tape to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work
- Erect scaffolding.
- Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
- Supply or hold tools and materials.
- Smooth surfaces of articles to be painted, using sanding and buffing tools and equipment.
- Mix plaster, and carry plaster to plasterers.
- Place articles to be stripped into stripping tanks.
- Remove articles such as cabinets, metal furniture, and paint containers from stripping tanks after prescribed periods of time.
0-5 years of experience
Sheet Rock Finisher
- Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, plastering using hawk and trowel and sandpapering.
- Installs drywall from old to new construction in required areas.
- Applies caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers or insulators as required.
- Applies paint, stain, varnishing and other finishes to interior/exterior walls of buildings, fixtures and woodwork.
- Responsible for mixing, matching paints/stains and hanging wallpaper.
- Responsible for rigging/erecting ladders/scaffolds and spreading drop clothes.
- Cleans spray guns, brushes and other painting/wall paper hanging equipment.
- Performs other maintenance and repair tasks as required (electrical, plumbing and carpentry).
- On 24 hour call for Emergency Repairs.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for painting molds at a steady pace, while coming down assembly line.
- Must keep work area clean and safe at all times.
- Must be able to work as a team player and individually.
0-5 years of experience
Assisting painters with various tasks
- Setting up parts for painting
- Sanding primer in preparation for topcoat application
- Lifting
- Cleaning
- Working around hazardous materials
- Adherence to strict safety protocols
Painter Duties and Responsibilities
The tasks and responsibilities of a Painter often include more than just applying paint to a surface. We analyzed several job postings for to create this list of core Painter duties and responsibilities.
Assess the Job Requirements Before a Painter can begin a new job, they must assess the project and determine the material, labor and time requirements. This includes formulating an accurate estimate for the project.
Mix and Prepare Paint and Stain The Painter is responsible for mixing the appropriate colors and amounts of paints and stains to meet the satisfaction of the client.
Prepare Surfaces Once the materials have been gathered and the paint has been mixed, the Painter must prepare the surface to be painted. This can involve removing old paint, sanding, patching holes and cleaning the surface so that the paint can be applied.
Abide by Safety Regulations Due to the nature of the job, it is crucial that Painters abide by all necessary safety and health regulations. They must handle all paints and chemicals following specific procedures. They must also consistently examine all ladders and scaffolding to make sure they are safe to use on the job site.
Painter Skills
Successful painters are meticulous and have an eye for detail. Painters must be good verbal communicators and also have the strength and stamina to get the job done. In addition to these general traits, employers look for applicants with the following skills. Core Skills: These core skills are regarded as necessary. If you are interested in the painting industry, focus on acquiring these skills.
- Preparing painting supplies for use
- Estimating the amount of time and product a job will require
- Using appropriate hand and power tools
- Understanding safety and environmental regulations
Advanced Skills: While not all of the job listings referenced these skills, enough did to make them worth mentioning. If you want to stand out in the field, learn these skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and other computer programs
- Experience in industrial painting
Painter Resources
If you are interested in the Painting industry, the following resources are good places to continue your research. On the Web
Paint Info – A website dedicated to the practical and technical applications of paint.
EPA – With health a major concern, the EPA website is a great resource for the regulation of lead present in paints. Industry Groups
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America – Founded in 1884, this trade association is dedicated to helping its members be more successful in the industry.
Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry – This group is dedicated to assisting all professionals working in the ceiling and wall industry, including painters. Painting Books
Industrial Painting and Powdercoating: Practices and Principles – An overview of basic techniques for high quality painting and powdercoating.
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CPRW, Content Writer IIGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
