The Painter prepares and paints facility surfaces, equipment, and other assigned items to maintain a clean, safe, and presentable workplace. The role also provides practical day-to-day support to the general engineering team, including basic maintenance assistance, work-area preparation, and movement of tools and materials. Work is performed in line with site safety procedures and supervisor direction.
Key Responsibilities
Painting and surface preparation
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, masking, patching, and priming as appropriate.
- Apply paint, coatings, sealants, and finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
- Select and mix materials according to product instructions and job requirements.
- Protect nearby equipment and surfaces from dust, overspray, and spills.
- Inspect completed work, touch up defects, and leave work areas clean and orderly.
- Maintain painting tools and equipment, and store materials safely.
- Follow product labels, safety data sheets, ventilation requirements, and applicable procedures for handling and disposing of paints and solvents.
Engineering team support
- Assist engineers and maintenance staff with routine tasks such as preparing work areas, staging materials, and moving tools or equipment.
- Help with basic facility upkeep and minor maintenance tasks within the employee’s training and authorization.
- Support inspections, repairs, and planned maintenance by keeping areas clear and helping maintain an orderly worksite.
- Report facility damage, equipment issues, hazards, and supply needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Complete assigned work orders and provide clear updates on task status.
Safety and teamwork
- Follow site safety policies and use required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain good housekeeping and keep walkways and work areas free of hazards.
- Coordinate work with engineering staff and other teams to reduce disruption to operations.
- Attend required safety training and follow instructions for working at height, around equipment, or in restricted areas.
- Experience in commercial, industrial, facilities, or residential painting is preferred.
- Familiarity with surface preparation, paint application, and common painting tools.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including product and safety guidance.
- Comfortable assisting with hands-on facility tasks and working as part of a maintenance team.
- Reliable attendance, attention to detail, and a safety-conscious approach.
Physical and Work Requirements
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and handle painting tools and materials.
- Lift and move materials within the limits of site policy and applicable law.
- Work indoors and outdoors, including in areas with paint or solvent odors, dust, noise, or changing temperatures.
- Use ladders or other approved access equipment when trained and authorized.
- Wear required protective equipment.
Scope of the Role Engineering support duties are assigned according to business needs, training, and authorization. The Painter is not expected to perform specialized repairs, electrical work, or other regulated tasks without the required qualifications and approval