Painter Jobs in Louisiana

A Painter in the construction industry is responsible for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings by applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces. They prepare surfaces by fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces. They mix and match colors and textures and ensure surfaces are not susceptible to moisture by sealing corners and joints. Painters work on a variety of structures ranging from bridges, walls, buildings, and more. They also play a crucial role in conducting minor repair work such as plastering and glazing.

To excel in this role, a Painter must have strong knowledge of different types of paint, their applications, and the techniques for mixing and thinning paint. They must possess superb manual dexterity, eye for details, and a good sense of balance. A certification from a technical school or an apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for this role, as does a thorough understanding of safety guidelines. Prior to becoming a Painter, one might have roles such as Painting Assistant, Maintenance Worker, or Construction Laborer, where they learn the trade before stepping into the role of a Painter.

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Painter

  • Addis, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Addis, LA
  • 7 hours ago

SUMMARY To demonstrate knowledge and skills when applying protective coatings to surfaces. RESPONSIBILITIES - Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces with...

Industrial Painter - Ascension Parish - B977

  • Geismar, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 1 day ago

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES for - Industrial Painter Must have working knowledge and understanding of industrial painting in a shop environment Operate spray or flow coating equipment or other...

Blaster/Painter - Offshore Gulf of Mexico

  • Youngsville, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Youngsville, LA
  • 1 day ago

accordance with with applicable practices, policies, and procedures, when painting and/or blasting....

Facilities Tech II - Painter

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago

Fabricates, repairs, and maintains mechanical devices, motors, and pumps; performs painting, carpentry, and upholstery work as required....

Painter

  • Houma, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 2 days ago

Applies masking to articles. Installs specified nozzles in spray guns. Replaces screens and filters. Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted....

Blaster/Painter

  • Gray, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Gray, LA
  • 5 days ago

& painting equipment Mix paint; clean paint pots and spray guns Provide quality control measures helping blaster/painters avoid, and/or repair sags, runs, holidays and overspray Protect project equipment...

Maintenance Repairer Master (Painter/Floodwall)

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

Cleans, abrasive blasts, scrapes and brushes (both power and hand) steel and concrete surfaces in preparation for painting or sealing....

Industrial Painter, Water Production

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago

Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting using sandpaper, pressure washers, burners, scrapers, sanding machines and chemical compounds....

Painter Helper

  • Addis, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Addis, LA
  • 11 days ago

cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. - Uses high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, chipping hammer,...

Offshore Blaster/Painter

  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago

Description Main Purpose: To perform all painting and sandblasting job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established ISO-QA...

Offshore Blaster Painter Helper

  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago

Description Main Purpose: To perform all painting and sandblasting helper job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established...

Multi-Site Painter, Full-Time

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Proven experience as a painter Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them Advanced knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques...

Painter

  • Livingston, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Livingston, LA
  • 20 days ago

in Industrial Painting Painter III: 5 + years of experience in Industrial Painting Computer Skills: Not Applicable Certifications & Licenses: None specifically required PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable...

Industrial Painter

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 22 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 22 days ago

Wastequip has an opening for an Industrial Painter to support the Alexandria, LA location....

Painter - Ascension Campus

  • Gonzales, LA
  • 26 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA
  • 26 days ago

Painter - Ascension Campus Gonzales, LA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION The Painter applies paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Local
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4,657,278
106,764

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in Louisiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Painters in Louisiana
Less than 1 year
41.2%
10+ years
21.9%
2-4 years
13.0%
1-2 years
12.5%
None
9.6%
4-6 years
1.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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