Ensure safe work practices are followed and adhered to Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks Clean, sand/grind, and prepare equipment surfaces for painting Apply primer and finish coats with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency Mix and match paint, clean and maintain spray guns and other painting equipment May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment Painter spends a substantial portion of the work time spray painting Wear a mask, fresh air breathing apparatus or other safety equipment as needed, when working with paint products emitting hazardous vapors May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes Attend weekly department safety meeting Perform abrasive blasting to remove rust, scale, old coatings, and contaminants, achieving the specified surface cleanliness and anchor profile in accordance with project and coating requirements. Manufacturing Environment Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding, and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock.