Painter

Xylem. Derived from classical Greek, our name refers to the supporting tissues that help transport water and nutrients from a plant's roots to its leaves.

The Painter will safely prepare and paint industrial pumps and accessory equipment to insuring proper paint adhesion and overall appearance.

• Move equipment in and out of preparation and paint booth areas using a forklift.
• Safely and accurately prepare paint to ensure proper adhesion.
• Inspect equipment to ensure surfaces have been properly prepared prior to applying electrostatic paint.
• Properly store or dispose of unused paints or solvents.
• Safely move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies and rollers.
• Other related duties as assigned

• General operation of hand tools (grinder, power washer, sander instruction provided)
• Extensive knowledge of electrostatic paint application Paint mixing, solvents, and corrosion control
• Abilities & Skills Ability to properly operate electrostatic paint application equipment
• General knowledge of safety equipment including respirators Ability to maintain paint equipment
• General knowledge of paint booth equipment and proper housekeeping procedures
• Capable of safely operating basic hand tools
• Basic mechanical ability Forklift operation
• Safely standing eight (8) hours per day
• Safely using full range of physical motions associated with general labor work continually throughout the 8 hours to include walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and climbing
• Safely work using breathing apparatus and protective suit
• Forklift certification preferred
• High School or Equivalent