Spray Painter

Summary:

Our client is looking for a Spray Painter who will be responsible for preparing the surface, apply primer, paint and final coat paint to all tanks and tank components

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to mix different types and standards of paints.

• Ability to mix the paints, hardener and thinner (when and if required) in the correct ratio’s with the correct consistency (density).

• Clean tanks and prepare the surface until suitable for painting.

• Read specs and ensure that the correct colour and type of paint is used.

• Mark and paint required areas as instructed or as per instructions.

• Able to measure and record paint thickness.

• Remove and refit identification tags to the original components.

• Clean and maintain painting equipment.

• Check airlines for water and regularly drain water from traps and air reservoirs.

• Start and stop the compressors.

• Maintain good housekeeping.

• Ability to repair thin paint and/or tear drops of thick paint.

• Ability to paint an even and consistent thickness of paint coat.

• Paint all kinds of shapes and styles of surfaces.

  
  Qualifications and Experience:
  

• Matric with Maths

• Writing and reading skills shall be a definite requirement.

• Crane licence shall be an advantage.

• Knowledge of different types of paints like Sigma, Zinc paint, Glass particle, Epoxy paints.

• Knowledge of paint specs and standards of the Transformer industry shall be an advantage.

  
  Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate with the supervisors.

• Must be able to follow instructions.

• Must have the ability to work with manufacturing terminology.

• Must be able to assist with collecting materials from stores.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to assist with applying difficult type of paints.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and co-ordinate various painting activities simultaneously.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• The ability to work under pressure.

• A keen sense of urgency and a willingness to learn additional paint types.

• Be able to work night shift, overtime and at times unsupervised.

• Living within the area or own transport is a requirement.

  Working Conditions:

• Working in a factory during the day or night.

• Required to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

  
  How to Apply:

  
  Please send your CV to: Phindile.g@tmskpi.com