Painter - Journeyman

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

133d•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Cleans and prepares wood or metal surfaces for painting. Removes dirt, grease, rust, scale and other contaminants. Masks and tapes areas not requiring painting. Paints parts, equipment and structural surfaces on interior and exterior of the ships and shipyard buildings. Mixes material in accordance with Product Data Sheet. Inspects prepared painted areas and performs touch-up work as needed. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Requirements

Must have one to three years of experience with hand brush and spray painting application, or be SSPC C-12 Certification accredited.
Must have knowledge of surface preparation procedures, proper use and mixing of paints.
Must have the ability to read and understand the Product Data Sheet.
Must have ability to identify paint application requirements and equipment needed for coating application.
Must be able to operate high reach equipment.
Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be able to work any shift.
Must be able to access and move around ships safely; must have the ability to observe differences in color.
Must comprehend written and verbal instructions and hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

Responsibilities

Set up tools and equipment at job site to conduct surface preparation
Prepare surface to be painted
Set up spray paint equipment to conduct coating application
Mix paint materials according to PDS and apply coating to surface
Hand paint and/or spray paint in designated areas, inspect work for touch-up
Perform housekeeping on assigned work areas, during and at completion of work
Operate high reach equipment to prepare surface and to apply coating in hard to reach elevated areas
Remove scrap and perform general cleaning and sweeping
Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade