Painter / Blaster

METSON MARINE • Woodbine, GA

120d

About The Position

Join the dynamic MMSI team as a Marine Painter responsible for performing maintenance and repair for the Southeast Region Port Operations for the Navy. This position is located at our Regional Boat Maintenance Center in Woodbine, GA. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Marine Painters are trained to SSP-3 and SSPC-SP-11 standards using power tools. A candidate must be able to learn the proper method for applying coatings while maintaining desired MIL thickness. A candidate will be required to work in a physically demanding environment including confined spaces and heights. A candidate must be able to use power tools, hand tools, or chemicals to accomplish cleaning of surfaces prior to applying coating systems. Nearly every component or structural element aboard ship requires specific coatings, this is why the painter is responsible for selecting and applying a wide variety of marine coating systems. Coatings protect the steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, protect the underwater portion from the attachment of marine life, and enhance the general appearance of the ship. The painter prepares the surface, masks unpainted areas, sandblast surfaces, selects the methods of coating application and provides suitable curing conditions. In addition to modern paint techniques, the painter may work with power coating, non-skid, and other special hull treatments. The painter must interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, estimate the amount of materials required, test the grade, viscosity and fineness of the paint, and perform final quality inspections.

Requirements

• Two or more years' experience in Painting.
• Must not be afraid of heights or working in confined spaces.
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial or industrial paint.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Principals and techniques of marine painting operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair for the Southeast Region Port Operations for the Navy.
• Use power tools to apply coatings while maintaining desired MIL thickness.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Clean surfaces prior to applying coating systems using power tools, hand tools, or chemicals.
• Select and apply a wide variety of marine coating systems.
• Prepare surfaces, mask unpainted areas, and sandblast surfaces.
• Select methods of coating application and provide suitable curing conditions.
• Work with power coating, non-skid, and other special hull treatments.
• Interpret paint schedules and calculate surface areas.
• Estimate the amount of materials required and test paint properties.
• Perform final quality inspections.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation (after 1 year of service)
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance (after 2 years of service)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees