Painter - 1st Class

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Requirements

1st Class: Minimum of 3 years of industrial and/or marine painting experience.
Willing to learn and become familiar with air permit regulations.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team player.
Commitment to company policies, values, and safety program.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Industrial and/or marine painting experience preferred: 2nd Class: Minimum of 1-3 years

Responsibilities

Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting by removing old finishes, grease, rust, scale, and dirt by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
May be required to remove fixtures such, doorknobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.