Marine Painter Entry Level
About The Position
The Marine Painter will be trained to SSPC SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, and SP-11 standards using power tools. Candidates will learn the proper techniques for applying coatings while ensuring compliance with specified MIL thickness requirements. This position involves working in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces and extreme heights. Marine Painters will utilize power tools, hand tools, and chemicals to clean surfaces before applying coating systems. Almost every component or structural element on aircraft carriers and submarines require specific coatings, making it essential for the painter to select and apply a diverse range of marine coating systems. These coatings protect steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, prevent marine life attachment on underwater surfaces, and enhance the ship’s overall appearance. Responsibilities include interpreting paint schedules, calculating surface areas, estimating the required materials, testing the grade, viscosity, and fineness of the paint, and performing final quality inspections. Additionally, painters will prepare surfaces, paint sandblasted surfaces, mask unpainted areas, select appropriate coating application methods and provide suitable curing conditions. In addition to modern painting techniques, the painter may work with powder coating, non-skid surfaces, and other special hull treatments.
Requirements
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Must be able to perform overhead work.
- Must be able to tolerate working in radiation areas.
- Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
- Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work at extreme heights.
- Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
- Must be able to work any shift to accommodate production needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpreting paint schedules
- Calculating surface areas
- Estimating the required materials
- Testing the grade, viscosity, and fineness of the paint
- Performing final quality inspections
- Preparing surfaces
- Painting sandblasted surfaces
- Masking unpainted areas
- Selecting appropriate coating application methods
- Providing suitable curing conditions
- Working with powder coating, non-skid surfaces, and other special hull treatments
Benefits
- medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- on-site health centers
- tele-medicine
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- savings plan options (401K)
- financial education and planning tools
- life insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- employee discounts
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
