Position Summary: The painter applies primer and paint to steel trailer frames and other weldments. Determines paint requirements; prepares surfaces; applies paint; maintains equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prep weldments for paint. Utilize tools and equipment to prepare surfaces to be painted.
• Prepare paint in accordance to paint mixing procedures and specifications.
• Applies paint based on required mil thickness. Paint parts with avoidance of runs and blemishes.
• Clean paint guns and equipment with solvent after each use.
• Assist in the maintenance of the spray booth, mixing room, and its related equipment. Perform routine maintenance on paint guns, mixers, and other equipment.
• Maintain inventory of paint and supplies.
• Move and stage parts in and out of the paint booth.
• Maintain paint logs and records.
• Maintain proper respirator care and other personal protective equipment.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Use of miscellaneous hand tools and equipment
• Operate a forklift
• Rigging of weldments