Posted 27 days ago
Industrial Spray Painter
Ballynaneashagh, Waterford, IrelandOn-site
AI Summary
Prepares and paints industrial metal surfaces and machinery using spray equipment, applying primers, coatings, and finishes to specification while maintaining quality and safety standards.
About this role
- Prepare metal, machinery, equipment, and other industrial surfaces for painting.
- Clean, degrease, sand, blast, and mask surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Mix paints, coatings, primers, and thinners according to manufacturer specifications.
- Apply primers, paints, protective coatings, and finishes using spray guns and other application equipment.
- Operate and maintain spray-painting equipment, compressors, and related tools.
- Apply coatings to the required thickness, colour, and finish.
- Inspect painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sags, uneven coverage, or imperfections and carry out necessary corrections.
- Follow technical specifications, coating procedures, and quality standards.
- Carry out touch-ups and rework where required.
- Maintain spray booths, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Follow COSHH/chemical-handling procedures and all workplace health and safety requirements.
- Use appropriate PPE, including respiratory protection where required.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Industrial Spray Painter or similar role.
- Experience spraying industrial machinery, steelwork, plant, vehicles, or fabricated components.
- Good knowledge of primers, paints, coatings, thinners, and surface preparation techniques.
- Competent in using spray guns and other painting equipment.
- Ability to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes.
- Good understanding of paint mixing ratios and coating application methods.
- Experience with two-pack (2K), epoxy, polyurethane, or other industrial coatings is an advantage.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments and at heights where required.
- Relevant painting/coating qualification or certification is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong awareness of workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Skills
Coating ApplicationCOSHH ProceduresDegreasingEpoxy CoatingsMaskingPaint MixingPolyurethane CoatingsPPE UsagePrimer ApplicationSandblastingSpray Booth MaintenanceSpray PaintingSurface PreparationTwo-pack (2K) Coatings
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