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0-5 years of experience
Worked individually and as a team member to apply a three part coating system to sections of a wind tower.
- Communicated with coworkers and management about any changes in procedure and tips on how to improve quality and work environment
- Became the go to person when a special project needed to be completed accurately and in a short period of time.
- Followed many different specific customer specifications while prepping, painting, and touching up each product for inspection.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared industrial equipment for painting through cleaning and the application of protective coating to all industrial equipment.
- Assisted to mix paint mixtures as per formulas.
- Performed all preventative maintenance on equipment for latex painting.
- Performed repair for shop coats as per specifications for equipment.
- Monitored removal of deposits and grease from equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked with coating systems to provide corrosion resistance in water
- Maintained and operated different equipment throughout the coating
- Applied systems that involved fiberglass, resins (vinyl ester, MEKP, and epoxy), and urethanes
10+ years of experience
Prepared surfaces to be coated by using various methods, to remove grease, dirt and dust.
- Masked areas not to be painted
- Operated extractors and drying fans
- Sprayed coatings to provide finished surface to manufactured products
- Used a variety of techniques to apply coating – Air Assist, Airless and Gravity Feed ZRC
- Operated paint dripping baths
- Drove fork lift
0-5 years of experience
Maintained facilities by providing interior and exterior painting; applying wallpapers and special finishes. Prepared surfaces by scraping; using commercial paint removers;
- Filling cracks and holes; sizing plaster walls. Strived for one-call resolution of customer issues.
- Maintained safe work procedures by erecting scaffolds, ladders, and safety barriers according to prescribed protocols.
- Kept equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
0-5 years of experience
Apply proper mil thickness undercoating to coupler and landing gear of all Line 2 trailers
- Monitor, endorse and maintain MSDS protocols
- Follow requirements for proper application/disposal of all coatings and hazardous materials
- Knowledge of NFPA hazard identification system
- Responsible for tracking undercoating shift usage
- Accountable for equipment maintenance and zone cleanliness
0-5 years of experience
Clean, prepare and paint boring equipment and track mounted directional drills, gear boxes, Bentonite tanks, vandalism shields and augers.
- Regulate controls on equipment and paint booth to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
- Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment to access areas to be painted.
- Mix and thins paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to customer requests/formulas.
- Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
- Rack work pieces on skids, inspect, mark and transfer finished pieces to stockroom or shipping areas.
- Responsible for cleanliness of paint booth, paint guns, spraying equipment and replacement of screens and filters.
- Maintain records of paint issued and inventory of supplies on hand.
0-5 years of experience
Wash and clean any surfaces to prepare for painting
- Repair flaws on the surface, such as dings in a wall or dents on a piece of metal
- Determine the right type of paint for each surface
- Monitor and inventory supply of paint as well as tools needed such as brushes, drop cloths, and more.
- Work with other painters to ensure all jobs are finished in a timely manner
- Perform other basic maintenance when no painting is needed
0-5 years of experience
- Final preparation and masking of in process parts.
- Blueprint reading for specific application requirements.
- Applied specialized coatings and paints for parts produced for Rockwell Collins and the Department of Defense.
- De-prepped and performed final inspection of parts to ensure meeting final criteria for acceptance standards of the customer.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared surfaces to be coated by using various methods
- Monitored extractors, drying fans and heaters
- Mixed chemicals to meet the requirements of the customers
- Spray coated (such as paint, lacquer, enamel, silver or copper solutions) onto manufactured products to provide finished surfaces
- Moved items to drying areas and unloaded and stack them for further painting or packaging
- Rubbed down painted items between coats
- Touched up defective areas of painted items
- Cleaned nozzles, containers and hoses of machines.
0-5 years of experience
Perform a variety of routine and preventive maintenance painting duties, such as high steel and structural steel painting, sand blasting, powder blast and preparation for enamel, epoxy, and latex painting.
- Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces including, aluminum, ferrous metal, interior drywall,
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local occupational safety, health and air pollution
- Maintain landscaping and grounds
- Correct work as directed; repair nicks, scratches or other small imperfections in the finish.
- Maintain finishing of the building and ceiling
0-5 years of experience
Lead abatement, sandblasting and painting for Exxon-mobile plus blasted and painted a tank farm.
- Mixed, and blended various paints, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and special protective coatings for specified consistency, and drying properties. Painted on pipes, pumps, engines, valves, and oil/gas equipment.
- Erected and used ladders, scaffolding, and swinging stage equipment required. Painted tanks, structures, equipment, and piping using brush, spray gun or other applicator.
- Performed preventative maintenance on blasting equipment, spray equipment, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
10+ years of experience
Kellogg Brown & Root certifications in painting, lead removal, and respiratory fit test
- Expert in removal and application of sheetrock
- Thirteen plus years of tape and float, patching, and dry wall work
- Experience with tile and ceramic flooring installation and repair
- Experience with ceiling tile installation and repair
- Limited experience with Carpentry work
- Stain and varnish experience
- Experience with sandblasting
0-5 years of experience
Industrial painter using wet paint consisting of heavy-duty epoxy primers, zinc primers, enamels, urethane and polyurethanes.
- Surface preparation before primer and painting.
- Touch up defective areas of painted items when needed.
- Select and mix coating liquid.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance of equipment, clean, troubleshoot and repair.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for preparation and final paint/finish/coating on various components used in industrial applications
- Accountable for accuracy in translating customer drawings, specifications, requirements to finished product
- Personally meet with customers for final product delivery and inspection
- Develop and maintain strong personal working relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Fork lift operator
6-10 years of experience
- Prepared surfaces and applied paints, stains, shading stains, and clear finishes in commercial and residential settings.
- Removed previous paint by means of sandblasting, scraping, sanding, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning.
- Read blueprints and drawings of the premise for the execution of painting job.
- Submitted finished work orders to supervisor.
- Followed established protection procedures.
- Erected scaffolding, ladders, and equipment following OSHA guidelines.
- Cleaned up job site after work and returned equipment and tools and maintained a clean work environment.
0-5 years of experience
General maintenance and painting of pipe welds and valves
- Documentation of work plans, safety standards, logistics, and sensitive critical equipment in the work area
- Facilitating transportation of heavy equipment within and between work sites
- Hole/fire watch duties
- Medium elevation work from scaffolds, ladders, lifts, and inside pipe racks
- Receipt of permit for work duties to be performed
0-5 years of experience
Maintain daily operations in the paint department such as scheduling projects to be painted and data entry
- Power wash and clean any surfaces to prepare for painting
- Sand, grind, shape, clean, edge, sandblast, prime and paint metal equipment before and after assembly
- Paint equipment per customer/company specifications
- Monitor and inventory supply of paint as well as other paint equipment and supplies
- Work with other industrial painters to ensure all jobs are finished in a timely manner
- Perform other basic maintenance when no painting is needed
- Equipment operator
- Maintenance on paint equipment as scheduled or needed
10+ years of experience
- Sanding and buffing individual parts.
- Mixing formulas as well as create new ones for proper color match.
- Mixing, reducing and applying proper base coats, clear coats, and primers.
- Collaborating with professionals concerning product quality.
- Responsible for training other associates.
- Implemented and maintained inventory on all painting supplies.
- Excellent communication and consulting skills.
0-5 years of experience
Clean, prep and paint machinery for the wire and cable industry
- Worked in braiding department
- Rebuilding braider heads
- Built skids to ship machinery
- Operating fork trucks and pallet jacks
- Tore down old machinery and got it ready to be rebuilt
- Grinding and cutting steel using power tools
6-10 years of experience
- Duties include mechanical and electrical assembly of drives and generators.
- Mechanical assembly for linear rod pumps, generators, and continuous rotation pumps.
- Wiring control boxes on surveillance trailers and generators.
- Primary industrial paint booth operator.
- Design and fabrication for developmental assemblies. (Machining, construction, and light welding)
- Testing of generators.
0-5 years of experience
- Operate plastic mold machine
- Set-up and operate machine
- Prepare aftermarket parts for painting process
- Paint aftermarket car spoilers and graphics for B-to-B (car dealerships) and B-to-C markets, following specific paint formulations and ensuring high quality end result
- Mix, check, and verify for appropriate viscosity of specialized formulation of paints
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for the set-up, painting, drying and overall perfection in appearance of containers for military use.
- Trained and worked various stations as needed including, but not limited to Prime, Stripe, Dry, Topcoat and Touch-up.
- Mixed paint to obtain color and viscosity in accordance of Military Standards.
- Inspect containers for quality and imperfections. Then record CM numbers for containers in Production Number Log on daily basis.
- Often called upon to act as supervisor, official translator and assist other departments as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Sand, mask and prep jobs for paint.
- Spray paint according to customer and manufacturer requirements.
- Log daily paint used, and order stock paint when needed.
- Daily maintenance of paint booth and equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Prep frames and parts for paint
- Proper training in all painting equipment
- Making sure parts have equal coverage of paint on them before they leave the line
- Proper safety instructions on all equipment in the shop
0-5 years of experience
- Cleaned vessels, rust, scales and other residue from interiors of empty steel drums in plant
- Brush and roll industrial paint throughout the inner and outer surfaces of chemical drums
- Operate blast-hose to breakdown and clean inner and outer surfaces of empty steel drums and pipes filled with rust and preexisting chemical residue
- Patch and prepare cleaned surfaces for plaster and painting
Industrial Painter Duties and Responsibilities
To accomplish their primary goal of painting and coating surfaces, Industrial Painters perform many tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core industrial Painter duties and responsibilities.
Clean and Prepare Surfaces Industrial Painters must first prepare the surface they are going to paint. If there are previous finishes on the surface, they remove them using masking, grit blast or chemical rinse. Then, they clean and smooth the surface and let it dry before painting.
Prepare Paints Before starting a job, Industrial Painters prepare the paint they will use. They use measurement equipment such as viscosity cups, thickness gages and gloss gages to check the makeup of the paint, and use their understanding of chemistry to mix the appropriate compounds for the job.
Apply Paint Painters use a variety of techniques and tools to paint surfaces. They may use spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers or brushes. Industrial painters must choose the best tool for the job at hand. They paint on primers, pre-finishes and finishing coats. Some Industrial Painters must use special safety equipment such as self-contained suits or protective eyewear.
Clean Work Areas Industrial Painters clean up the area after they have finished a job. They must carefully follow all guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.
Maintain Equipment Industrial Painters are responsible for maintenance of their painting equipment, some of which is quite technical. They must be able to troubleshooting any problems that the equipment may have.
Industrial Painter Skills
Detail-oriented and dependable, a successful Industrial Painter can follow instructions and consistently produce good work. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are seeking Industrial Painter candidates with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want an Industrial Painter with these core skills. If you want to work as an Industrial Painter focus on the following.
- Experience in automotive or industrial equipment painting
- Experience wet painting using a gun
- Ability to differentiate between colors
- Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
- Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
- Ability to work with all levels of employees
- Strong communication skills
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Industrial Painter toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Industry Training & Certification
- Experience mixing colors
- Valid Driver’s License, CDL or Class B
Industrial Painter Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as an Industrial Painter. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Blogging Painters – Find industry knowledge, product reviews, project examples and customer resources from experts in the industry.
Paint Square – Read up on the latest news from the world of Industrial Painting. Industry Groups
Signatory Painting Contractors Organization – A team of commercial, industrial and residential painting contractors that provide training and apprenticeships.
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America – Find educational and professional resources from this national trade association.
American Coating Association – Keep up to date with the latest new and advocacy in the industrial painting industry. Industrial Painter Books
Industrial Painting and Powdercoating: Principles and Practices – Learn the basic techniques and principles of Industrial Painting.
2016 National Painting Cost Estimator – An essential too of Industrial Painters, this book provides a guide to pricing of various painting projects.