Vacancy: Sprayer (1)

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure metal surfaces are protected from rust and corrosion by the application of the right equipment and painting system using protective anti-rust materials. The location of the plant requires regular application of anti-rust coating to prevent destruction. 

REPORTS TO:  Facility Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perfecting bodywork by repairing chips and scratches and filling with putty to attain smooth surface


• Set up equipment properly before starting work (e.g. compressors and spray gun)


• Mix materials correctly and achieve the right consistency.


• Prepare surfaces with both manual and powered tools before applying primer and subsequent coats.


• Operate sand blasting machine


• Understand and apply the right coating systems to adopt in all situations


• Apply masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated


• Spray surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative material to the appropriate film thickness using the compressor and spray gun


• Clean grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water.


• Measure wet and dry film thickness of applied paints.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have BECE/WASSCE/MSLC/NACVET


• Not less than Five (5) years working experience in a processing industry as sprayer/painter

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated knowkedge in the use of spraying equipment


• Ability to keep working area as neat as possible


• Ability to work long hours with little or no supervision


• Understand the health implication of sprayer’s profession and show same in practice


• Ability to act as lead person in a group and supervise over a good and decent work


• Ability to manage conflict


• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders


• Ability to work effectively with all categories of employees