Painter 4 (Repair)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

6d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter 4 (Repair) cleans and prepares wood and metal surfaces for painting by removing dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants, and masking areas that do not require painting. The position applies paint to parts, equipment, and structural surfaces inside and outside ships and shipyard buildings. The painter mixes materials according to the Product Data Sheet (PDS), inspects completed work, and performs touch-ups as needed. Other related tasks may be assigned and may become essential to the position. The role requires use of hand-brush and spray-painting methods, surface-preparation procedures, coating materials, and related equipment. Work includes operating high-reach equipment and may take place at heights, in confined spaces, throughout the shipyard, and aboard ships. Employees must be able to work any shift and maintain awareness of workplace hazards and safety instructions.

Requirements

One to three years of experience with hand-brush and spray-painting application, or SSPC C-12 Certification accreditation.
Knowledge of surface-preparation procedures and proper use and mixing of paints.
Ability to read and understand Product Data Sheets.
Ability to identify paint-application requirements and the equipment needed for coating application.
Ability to operate high-reach equipment.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, and to work any shift.
Ability to access and move around ships safely.
Ability to observe differences in color.
Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.
Ability to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in the work area.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and carrying of painting equipment, climbing, balancing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, and manual and finger dexterity; occasional lifting up to 94 pounds, crawling, reclining, and arm rotation.

Responsibilities

Set up tools and equipment at the job site for surface preparation.
Prepare surfaces for painting.
Set up spray-paint equipment for coating application.
Mix paint materials according to the Product Data Sheet and apply coatings to surfaces.
Hand-paint and/or spray-paint designated areas and inspect work for touch-ups.
Perform housekeeping in assigned work areas during and at the completion of work.
Operate high-reach equipment to prepare surfaces and apply coatings in elevated, hard-to-reach areas.
Remove scrap and perform general cleaning and sweeping.
Perform other tasks relevant to the trade as assigned.
Perform cross-trade responsibilities with the General Services Department, including erecting and dismantling scaffolding, water evacuation, load out, and grooming compartments.
Perform cross-trade responsibilities with the Blast Department, including blast setup, recovery, blow down, and final grooming.
Attend safety, quality, and/or process-improvement meetings when required.