Preparation, application, and cleanup are all handled an industrial painting contractor for larger facilities. In most cases, he will work as an independent contractor who estimates a job and then oversees the project from start to finish. In the case of mid-level projects, the contractor may also assist his team. An industrial painting contractor usually supervises a group of people who do the majority of the painting work.
Throughout the day, a typical industrial painting contractor will supervise others as they paint large facilities. He may or may not paint, but he will be in charge of the job site and his employees’ safety. He may travel from job site to job site to monitor progress and give directions if he is working on multiple projects at the same time. He’ll have to hire and train new employees, and he’ll almost certainly have to handle payroll. He might also spend part of his day giving new business estimates and invoicing and collecting payment from customers who have completed painting jobs.
In larger industrial buildings, the painting contractor will also supervise his crew as they clean and prepare surfaces. Pressure washing and scraping will be required skills for this industrial painting contractor. He may need to sand wood areas and apply special treatments to metal, glass, and plastic, depending on his material preparation expertise. Finally, the contractor is ultimately responsible for keeping the work site clean and orderly.
The contractor will supervise or perform the painting duties after an industrial area has been prepared and cleaned. This may entail the construction of scaffolding and other types of work structures, particularly in larger facilities, to allow painters to reach all walls and ceilings with paint. An industrial painting contractor will typically need to have prior experience with paint sprayers and other large-scale equipment.
This job requires a wide range of skills and knowledge. Those in this position will undoubtedly require a broad understanding of paint, its properties, and how it affects various surfaces. In some industries, an industrial painting contractor may be required to have specialized knowledge of the application of coatings and other treatments. He may also be called in for other special projects requiring industry-specific knowledge and skills, such as resurfacing large equipment or devices.