Painter/Sandblaster 1/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.•Port St Joe, FL

About The Position

Operate spray painting and sandblasting equipment to apply protective coatings and paints to fabricated structural steel and other materials. Prepare surfaces by cleaning, washing, stripping, sanding, removing corrosion, and filling dents. Select or mix paint according to predetermined formulas and contract specifications, protect surfaces that are not to be painted, and maintain equipment and a clean work area. The role may indirectly supervise and train subordinates. Regular attendance and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays are expected. Duties may change and additional tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalence; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Three to five years of marine painting and sandblasting experience is desired.
Working knowledge of marine coating applications and surface preparation.
Strong working knowledge of the proper use and care of spray guns, brushes, rollers, sandblasting equipment, and related equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend written, verbal, or diagram-based information and follow instructions.
Knowledge of safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using all units of measure.
Ability to distinguish and match colors or detect differences between colors.
Ability to work effectively with others and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate integrity, ethics, flexibility, adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and ability to multitask.
Physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment under OSHA standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; and working at heights of at least 50 feet, on scaffolding or man-lifts, in confined spaces, and in extreme heat or cold.
Ability to work in a heavy industrial shipyard environment with potential exposure to electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Knowledge of requirements for the transportation and storage of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, and otherwise prepare fabricated steel items for paint or protective coatings.
Remove grease, dirt, paint, rust, and other materials from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, brushes, and other methods.
Protect surfaces or items that are not to be painted using masking tape or other materials.
Select appropriate paint or mix paints according to predetermined formulas and contract specifications.
Operate equipment such as blast pots and spray guns.
Manipulate safety controls and adjust equipment controls to regulate pressure and the amount of abrasive blast.
Disassemble and clean painting and sandblasting equipment using solvents, wire brushes, dry cloths, and other materials.
Maintain a clean work area, tools, and equipment.
Comply with company and applicable federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies.
Attend work regularly and work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
May indirectly supervise and train subordinates.
Perform additional duties as assigned.