Job Description

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Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Type:

Part time

Job Title:

Paint Journeyman (Part-time)

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This is a part-time position. Under general supervision, a journeyman-level painter performs skilled sign painting activities in the production and repair of signs of metal and other materials safely, efficiently and within budget. This is a swing shift position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read job orders and inspect work pieces to determine work procedures and materials required Prepares new signs, existing signs, sign cabinets, and sign lettering for painting
• Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mechanical mixers
• Apply coatings, such as paint, faux finishes, to protect or decorate work piece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes
• Maintain production schedules and manage time to complete paint related tasks
• Examine finished surfaces of work pieces to verify conformance to specifications; then retouch any defective area Loads and unloads signs
• Clean and maintain work area to provide a safe and organized work environment Work safely to prevent on the job injuries following all safety regulations

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Delivers signs to Installation crew
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Interacts with installation journeyman, apprentices and helpers Interacts with designers Interacts with other departments

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A High School Diploma or GED and two or more years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in painting, including mixing and applying paints, reading blueprints and work orders; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.

• Knowledge involving mixing and spraying paints and color theory is required
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines, as well as working independently
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person on telephone
• Ability to operate computer, telephone, and other office equipment
• Strong math skills and the ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints and specifications
• Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in a shop environment and exposed to paints. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand for long periods of time; use computer to enter data, use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. The Employee must have ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment.

We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.