Sprayer job description
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Example sprayer requirements on a job description
Sprayer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in sprayer job postings.
Sample sprayer requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Experience operating spraying equipment
Sample required sprayer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to follow instructions
- Ability to work independently
Sprayer job description example 1
Canyon Creek Cabinet sprayer job description
Envision yourself as a Sprayer! Whether you are looking to advance your career or are just getting started Canyon Creek Cabinet has sprayer openings available. Apply today and join a team you are proud to be a part of.
As a finish sprayer you will learn all about spray equipment such as, but not limited to, airless sprayers and pumps, air-assisted airless and convention cup guns.
Full-time, 40 hours/week plus 8-10 hours of over time per week during our peak season (Occasional Saturday shifts).
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*Signing Bonus! We are offering a $1000 signing bonus after 90 days and a second $1000 signing bonus after 180 days of consecutive employment to employees in good standing*
Scope of Sprayer Positions:
General knowledge of paints and stains, and various types of top-seals. Experience with spray gun (hvlp), cup gun, wet millage gage. Must have a keen eye for color variations/discrepancies. Understand proper use and maintenance of required PPE i.e. respirators, dust masks, safety glasses. Ability to work on your feet up to 8 hours per day, including some OT at various times throughout the year, based on manufacturing needs.
Excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday pay, 401K options with company matching.
All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment mouth swab drug screen, and passing a criminal history background check.
Requirements
What we look for in Finish Sprayers:
Excellent multi-tasking skills. Positive, friendly and upbeat personality. Committed to team work. Ability to work independently within a fast paced environment. Good time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines or target dates. Punctual and ready to work.
All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment mouth swab drug screen, and passing a criminal history background check.
*To receive signing bonuses, must reach 90 and 180 days of employment with zero corrective actions*
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company is an equal opportunity employer as it relates to all aspects of employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family medical history, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
As a finish sprayer you will learn all about spray equipment such as, but not limited to, airless sprayers and pumps, air-assisted airless and convention cup guns.
Full-time, 40 hours/week plus 8-10 hours of over time per week during our peak season (Occasional Saturday shifts).
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*Signing Bonus! We are offering a $1000 signing bonus after 90 days and a second $1000 signing bonus after 180 days of consecutive employment to employees in good standing*
Scope of Sprayer Positions:
General knowledge of paints and stains, and various types of top-seals. Experience with spray gun (hvlp), cup gun, wet millage gage. Must have a keen eye for color variations/discrepancies. Understand proper use and maintenance of required PPE i.e. respirators, dust masks, safety glasses. Ability to work on your feet up to 8 hours per day, including some OT at various times throughout the year, based on manufacturing needs.
Excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday pay, 401K options with company matching.
All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment mouth swab drug screen, and passing a criminal history background check.
Requirements
What we look for in Finish Sprayers:
Excellent multi-tasking skills. Positive, friendly and upbeat personality. Committed to team work. Ability to work independently within a fast paced environment. Good time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines or target dates. Punctual and ready to work.
All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment mouth swab drug screen, and passing a criminal history background check.
*To receive signing bonuses, must reach 90 and 180 days of employment with zero corrective actions*
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company is an equal opportunity employer as it relates to all aspects of employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family medical history, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
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Sprayer job description example 2
The Greenbrier Companies sprayer job description
**Cutting-edge industrial technology meets grit, integrity and passion.**
**At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.** The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.
**SUMMARY**
Suits up in protective paint suit and air-supplied respirator, gathers appropriate exterior painting equipment, walks around or climbs on mezzanines around railcar, spray paints the exterior of railcars, and repairs poor exterior paintwork.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
*Suits up in protective paint suit and air-supplied respirator to prepare for spray painting.
*Gathers appropriate exterior painting equipment for painting the exterior of railcars.
*Walks around the railcar or climbs on the mezzanines to be in position to spray paint the railcar.
*Spray paints the exterior of the railcars using spray painting equipment in a paint bay.
*When exterior paintwork has been identified as needing to be repaired, prepares and repaints poor exterior paintwork.
*Using specific gauges to ensure that sprayed paint is to the required thickness and consistency.
*Troubleshoots, maintains and cleans paint equipment.
*Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
*Performs other duties as directed by the Group Leader of Paint.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**
*Prefer a high school education or equivalent
*Prefer previous experience spray painting
*Must be willing to undergo on-the-job spray paint training
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
**Key**
N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
**Activities**
Stand: frequently
Walk: frequently
Sit: occasionally
Climb: occasionally
Crawl: occasionally
Squat or kneel: occasionally
Bend: occasionally
Fine Manipulation: N/A
Reach Outward: occasionally
Reach above shoulder: occasionally
Drive: occasionally
**Lift / Carry**
10 lbs or less: occasionally
11 - 20 lbs: occasionally
21 - 50 lbs: occasionally
51 - 100 lbs: N/A
Over 100 lbs: N/A
**Push / Pull**
10 lbs or less: occasionally
10 - 20 lbs: occasionally
20 - 50 lbs: occasionally
51 - 100 lbs: N/A
Over 100 lbs: N/A
**Safety Equipment Required**
*Hard Hat
*Hearing Protection
*Composite Toe Safety Shoes
*Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area
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.
**Company:** Greenbrier Central
**Functional Group:** Production
EOE including Disability/Veteran
**At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.** The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.
**SUMMARY**
Suits up in protective paint suit and air-supplied respirator, gathers appropriate exterior painting equipment, walks around or climbs on mezzanines around railcar, spray paints the exterior of railcars, and repairs poor exterior paintwork.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
*Suits up in protective paint suit and air-supplied respirator to prepare for spray painting.
*Gathers appropriate exterior painting equipment for painting the exterior of railcars.
*Walks around the railcar or climbs on the mezzanines to be in position to spray paint the railcar.
*Spray paints the exterior of the railcars using spray painting equipment in a paint bay.
*When exterior paintwork has been identified as needing to be repaired, prepares and repaints poor exterior paintwork.
*Using specific gauges to ensure that sprayed paint is to the required thickness and consistency.
*Troubleshoots, maintains and cleans paint equipment.
*Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
*Performs other duties as directed by the Group Leader of Paint.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**
*Prefer a high school education or equivalent
*Prefer previous experience spray painting
*Must be willing to undergo on-the-job spray paint training
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
**Key**
N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
**Activities**
Stand: frequently
Walk: frequently
Sit: occasionally
Climb: occasionally
Crawl: occasionally
Squat or kneel: occasionally
Bend: occasionally
Fine Manipulation: N/A
Reach Outward: occasionally
Reach above shoulder: occasionally
Drive: occasionally
**Lift / Carry**
10 lbs or less: occasionally
11 - 20 lbs: occasionally
21 - 50 lbs: occasionally
51 - 100 lbs: N/A
Over 100 lbs: N/A
**Push / Pull**
10 lbs or less: occasionally
10 - 20 lbs: occasionally
20 - 50 lbs: occasionally
51 - 100 lbs: N/A
Over 100 lbs: N/A
**Safety Equipment Required**
*Hard Hat
*Hearing Protection
*Composite Toe Safety Shoes
*Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area
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.
**Company:** Greenbrier Central
**Functional Group:** Production
EOE including Disability/Veteran
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024