Painter - Journeyman

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

35d•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

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

Nice To Haves

Works with the General Services Department in performing cross trade responsibilities, such as erecting and dismantling scaffold, water evacuation, load out and grooming compartments.
Works with the Blast Department in performing cross trade responsibilities, such as blast setup, recovery, and blow down and final groom.
May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

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