PAINTERS

 

 

Painters prepare interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, bridges, water towers and other structures. They use materials such as varnishes, lacquers, enamels, and other types of coatings. They must be able to operate sand blasters, and other types of machinery. The painters trade also includes drywall taping and the application of wall covering.

 

 

 

·                    Length of program – 4 years

·                    A minimum of 144 hours of classroom related instruction each year

·                    1500 hours of on-the-job training each year

·                    Starting pay – 60% journeyman wage

 

 

·                    At least 18 years of age

·                    Possess a high school diploma or GED

·                    Have a valid drivers license and transportation

·                    Physically able to perform the work of the trade

 

 

·                    Accurate reading skills

·                    General math ability

·                    Able to lift 60 pound objects

·                    Blueprint reading

 

 

 

            Steve Wilz

            Training Coordinator

            200 Kovach Dr.

            Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

            (513) 221-7990

            swilz@fuse.net