INDUSTRIAL PAINTER
PURPOSE: To perform skilled industrial painting of equipment and vehicles.
FUNCTIONAL AREAS:
1. Perform skilled painting and rust prevention of equipment and vehicles, including meters,
regulators, water tanks, pumps, motors, pipes, valves, graders, trucks, etc.
* A. Estimate time, materials, equipment and cost requirements of the job.
* B. Prepare surfaces for painting or repainting by pressure washing, sandblasting,
grinding and/or sanding to remove dirt and loose paint.
* C. Fabricate and replace metal and fiberglass parts for vehicles.
* D. Prepare work surfaces for painting by applying filler to holes/cracks and placing
masking tape over surfaces that are not to be painted.
* E. Select premixed paints and prepare paint that matches specified colors.
* F. Perform work to erect and dismantle scaffolding, and work from scaffolds and
cranes when necessary.
* G. Apply prime and finish paints and rust preventative materials to a variety of
surfaces
* H. Cut and apply stencils.
* I. Operate tools and equipment used in industrial painting, including sand blasters,
airless painters, electrostatic sprayers, sanders, grinders, welders.
* J. Operate equipment including trucks, graders, loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, JLG’s
and overhead cranes.
2. Perform related tasks.
* A. Order supplies, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the job.
* B. Maintain tools and equipment.
* C. Maintain records and prepare associated reports.
* D. Perform painting of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other
structures.
E. Perform related tasks as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience Requirements:
† A. Successful completion of an accredited auto body repair and refinishing program
plus one (1) year of related verifiable experience; OR three (3) years of verifiable
experience as an auto body repair & refinishing technician, or as an industrial
painter with experience repairing and refinishing motor vehicles.
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Certification and License Requirements:
† A. Ability to pass a medical evaluation for certification in the use of a supplied air
system respirator.
† B. Possession of a valid Minnesota Class B Commercial driver’s license or privilege
with airbrake endorsement by the date of appointment and thereafter.
Knowledge Requirements:
† A. Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the
industrial painting trade.
† B. Knowledge of applicable OSHA AND MPCA standards.
C. Knowledge of applicable MNOPS standards.
† D. Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal methods.
E. Basic knowledge of welding in order to weld light sheet metal using M.I.G. welder.
† F. Knowledge of applicable safety standards and fire prevention methods.
† G. Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning and maintaining painting
equipment and supplies.
Skill Requirements:
† A. Skill in planning work, including estimating time, materials, equipment and cost
requirements.
† B. Skill in the proper use of equipment and materials used in the painting industry.
† C. Skill in the application of anti-corrosive treatments to iron and metals.
† D. Skill in the operation of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, motor graders,
front end loaders, plow trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, JLG’s and overhead cranes.
Ability Requirements:
† A. Ability to match colors and shades of paint.
† B. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, product guides, and material
safety data sheets.
† C. Ability to read and understand policy and procedure manuals.
† D. Ability to understand and apply MNOPS, OSHA, and MPCA rules and regulations
applicable to painting.
† E. Ability maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
† F. Ability to use good judgment and to work independently.
† G. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors,
co-workers, and the general public.
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† H. Ability to erect, dismantle and work from scaffolds in accordance with safety
standards.
† I. Ability to climb, balance, and work at heights.
† J. Ability to work in confined spaces.
† K. Ability to work for extended periods while wearing a respirator.
† L. Ability to work in environments with exposure to toxic materials, dust, and fumes.
† M. Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and reach; and to occasionally recline,
push and pull while carrying out painting tasks.
† N. Ability to frequently lift and carry painting equipment and supplies weighing up to
50 pounds, and to occasionally lift with assistance items weighing up to 100
pounds.
† O. Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Other Requirements:
† A. Subject to periodic random drug testing as required by the Federal D.O.T. and
Pipeline Safety Regulations Part 199.
*Essential functions of the position
†Job requirements necessary on the first day of employment
Anlst: JA Date: 20061023
Union: Basic Pay: 29
CSB: 20061107 Class: 5210
CC: 20070326 Res: 07-0215R