What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter Helper position at Intrepid?
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Intrepid Powerboats manufacturers high quality semi-custom boats. We are a 30 year stable company with extensive demand for boats within our iconic brand. We are looking for a Painter Helper to join our TEAM. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, and growth opportunity along with steady year-round employment.
Job Title: Painter Helper
Job Summary: As a Painter Helper in the Marine and Manufacturing industry, your primary responsibility is to support professional painters in preparing surfaces and applying coatings to various objects and structures. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of painting projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surface Preparation: Assist in the cleaning, sanding, and priming of surfaces to be painted. This may involve the use of hand tools or power equipment.
- Material Handling: Transport and mix paint, solvents, and other painting materials as needed. Ensure proper storage and disposal of materials in compliance with safety regulations.
- Masking and Taping: Help in the masking and taping of areas not to be painted to ensure precise application of coatings.
- Paint Application: Assist in applying paint using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment while following established procedures for an even finish.
- Cleanup: Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment. Ensure the workspace is organized and free of hazards.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Report any safety hazards or incidents promptly.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with the painting team, communicate effectively, and follow instructions from the lead painter or supervisor.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a painter helper or in a related field is a plus.
- Knowledge of painting tools and equipment.
- Basic understanding of paint mixing and color matching.
- Physical fitness for lifting and carrying materials and standing for extended periods.
- Safety-conscious and able to follow safety guidelines.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those in a typical boat manufacturing business. The employee is exposed to various hot, cold, or wet weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job:
- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: and talk and hear.
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 10 hours per day.
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a regular basis.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Intrepid Powerboats is a drug-free workplace. Applicants who receive a conditional employment offer will be required to take a drug test.
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