Operate spray painting equipment to apply protective coatings and paints to fabricated structural steel material.

• Prepare, set up, and test all paint spraying equipment prior to use to make sure all equipment is in working order.
• Apply surface materials when required to fill any surface imperfections.  Inspect surface condition of substrate prior to coating and report any irregularities to immediate supervisor.
• Select and use various types of hand tools, abrasive sandpapers, and grinders.
• Understand and be able to recognize surfaces for painting readiness including the presence of grit.  
• Prepare and mix coating materials in accordance with coating manufacturer’s specifications.
• Apply protective coatings to various types of surfaces (generally metal) using airless, air-assisted, conventional, electrostatic, pressurized air spray, high volume-low pressure, plural component paint spray equipment, thermal spray, brush, or roller.
• Measure coating film thicknesses dry and wet as required by job specifications.
• Clean all paint spraying equipment upon completion of use and report any defective parts or equipment maintenance required to immediate supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris.

• Knowledge of and demonstrable skills in basic cleaning and blasting procedures.
• Comprehension of basic product specifications, protective, environmental, and safety procedures.
• Comprehension of instructions relating to specific project such as marking details or masking instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for long hours at a time.
• Availability to travel away from home for days or weeks at a time.  
• Basic communication skills.  
• Ability to work at heights.