Industrial Painter
AZZ Inc. - Chattanooga, TN
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AZZ Enclosure Systems is looking for an experienced Industrial Painter for the Chattanooga facility. Painters at AZZ prepare and paint custom-ordered and custom-manufactured metal buildings according to specifications, mixing paint as required, using spray guns and other equipment to ensure high quality finish and appearance. • Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt. • Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rust proofing material: • Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers. • Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture. • Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer. • Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray. • Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs. • Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools. • Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings. • May install windows, door panes, handles, drains or other accessories. • May use a full face ventilation mask for extended periods of time. • Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment • May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted. Skills/Experienced required: • High School Diploma or GED • Three years of prior industrial painting experience. • Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification. • Flexibility and ability to work cooperative with other team members under production pressure. • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work on ladders at heights and lift up to 100 lbs. • Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time. • Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements. • Experience in body work such as bonding, repairing dents, scratches, etc. AZZ offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, paid holidays and vacation. EOE
Created: 2021-11-29