What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter II- Service Department position at Trail King Industries?
Job Description
About The Role
Prepares and finishes metal surfaces of trailers in preparation for painting process and apply paint to trailer surfaces and the ability to lead others in these processes.
Responsibilities
- Follows surface preparation specifications on trailers and accessories.
- Follows supervisor / assistant supervisor's instructions.
- Uses blasting equipment to remove rust, carbon, mill scale and weld spatter. May be required to use buffers and chippers etc. to clean hard to reach areas.
- Handles and utilizes all material used in the blast areas in a safe manner.
- Applies primer and topcoat to trailers
- Repairs paint on trailers
- Maintains Paint vault
- Inspects own work and trainee's work
- Dries and prepares trailer for paint booth by setting on paint carts.
- Operates overhead crane in a safe manner.
- Is familiar with all equipment used and is responsible for routine maintenance and upkeep.
- Advises supervisor of any problems with sandblasting equipment or trailers.
- Monitors supplies needed in area and updates supervisor as necessary.
- Carefully prepares trailers for blasting or painting, by masking off key components on the trailer that are not blasted or painted.
- Handles, stores and disposes of all hazardous materials properly. Successfully completes annual training.
- Follow standard work and procedures.
- Must adhere to all safety standards set by the company.
- Monitors pH level of prep wash effluent throughout shift to maintain compliance.
- Performs axle alignments and adjusts brakes as directed.
- Assume additional responsibilities as needed.
Candidate Requirements
Must have achieved most Painter I skills. Must be proficient in shop floor computer operating systems. Must be able / willing to paint in a paint booth.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands : While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. At times, must use ladders to work at heights of up to 12 feet.
Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.
