Paint Foreman

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The Paint Foreman is responsible for ensuring the timely preparation and application of paint finishes while coordinating and executing the preparation, finishing, and painting of all structural elements and components of scenery, sets or any other project requiring their trade. The Paint Foreman will be required to execute various tasks covering multiple trades to complete the assigned project.

The Paint Foreman is responsible for the maintenance on the right skillset within the Paint shop and proposes as needed trainings to implement new technics and products.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for ensuring the delivery, by the paint shop, of painted elements meeting requirements and clients quality expectations regarding finishes, color charts, and the desired effects.
• Coordinates and provides guidance to painters to execute the most effective method of painting.
• Collaborates with the Labor Foreman to ensure all tools, including the paint booth are properly maintained and regularly assessed.

• Prepares sets and scenery elements as instructed by the Scenic Fabrication & Installation Supervisor, by the Sr. manager of the Scenic Fabrication Operations, and helps ensure all sets are painted based on the specifications provided by the Scenic Technical Solutions team and/or the art department designers (Art Directors).
• Applies various types of finishes such as plaster, stucco, faux finishes, paint, scenic painting.
• Applies various types of overlays such as surface distressing, sanding, aging and more.

• Notifies the Scenic Fabrication & Installation Supervisor, or any other recognized supervisor, if there is a lack of materials and/or if there are issues with the set/scenery elements.
• Notifies the Scenic Fabrication & Installation Supervisor, or any other recognized supervisor or any other recognized supervisor of discrepancies in measurements and finishes.
• Responsible for maintaining and ensuring a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Provides support as needed to the fabrication shop, set, stage, and/or production location.
• Utilizes hand & power tools as needed to help support the erection of forms, framework, scaffolds, to make bolt holes in timber and/or concrete, and to assemble and fasten material together.
• Operates aerial platforms & material handling equipment as required and permitted subject to certifications and qualifications.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Ensures that all work is done under the technical guidelines and operations procedures of Telemundo and adheres to EHS/OSHA regulations and procedures.
• Follows policies, applicable laws, and regulations to protect his/her own health and safety as well as that of other workers, the public, and the environment
• Presents ideas that support EHS goals and policies to your business or EHS leaders.
• Raises concerns about possible violations of EHS policies to manager, business and EHS Leaders.
• Works under the supervision of the Scenic Fabrication & Installation Supervisor and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by his manager, the Sr. Manager of Scenic Fabrication Operations.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction scenic painting or related field.
• Able to read and effectively utilize measuring instruments, such as tape measures and rulers.
• Exhibits ability to use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Exhibits an understanding of creating and assembling sets and other requests as instructed.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs of item(s) used in the creation of sets.
• Must be able to perform physical activities required of this position which includes, but is not limited to, climbing, lifting, balancing stooping, and handling of materials.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written & verbal).
• Must be able to perform job at various locations interior and outside work environment with varying weather conditions.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience in painting and construction trades, entertainment industry finishes preferred.
• Prior educational experience within Arts preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Able to pivot between tasks and work calmly in fast-paced environment.
• Efficient and flexible approach to meeting deadline.
• Solid verbal communicator with strong writing skills in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Able to read, understand, follow, and enforce business procedure.
• Organized complex problem-solver and able to balance priorities, with great attention to detail.
• Process oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices.
• Change agent; creative and adaptable when facing challenges

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have a valid drivers license
• As this is a critical operations position, candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUs Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected] .