Painter - Marine Operations
About The Position
The Painter works in a shipyard setting and leads painting activities on the exteriors of vessels, equipment, other materials, and on-site facilities. The role prepares and coats a range of surfaces, applies nonskid finishes, and works with paint and other coating materials to meet application, curing, temperature, humidity, and film-thickness requirements. The Painter also supports general yard operations, including vessel movement and positioning, and helps maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. The position requires travel to project sites within Northern California and the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a commercial painter.
- Experience working in the marine or construction field.
- Experience working on construction sites and with power tools.
- Knowledge of construction-site best practices and safety procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with basic hand and power tools, including sandpaper, paintbrushes, cleaning agents, tape, grinders, surface sanders, DA and block sanders, and polishers.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Leadership and organizational skills.
- Experience working in a team and operational environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel to jobs at different sites.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare wood, metal, fiberglass, and other surfaces for painting; protect surrounding decks, hardware, windows, and other areas.
- Clean, sand, and smooth surfaces using appropriate tools or chemicals, and make small surface repairs where needed.
- Apply paint, stain, enamel, lacquer, and other coatings to vessel surfaces, fixtures, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Calculate and measure coating application requirements, including cure time, temperature and humidity conditions, and film thickness.
- Apply nonskid in a uniform pattern that meets application, technical, and millage requirements.
- Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, and other preparations; apply filler to grained wood; and mix and match coating colors.
- Operate spray-painting equipment or apply paint by brush or roller; sand between coats and polish final coats to the specified finish.
- Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch on surfaces, and cut stencils and apply lettering or decorations.
- Follow defined instructions and procedures and set up and dismantle staging in accordance with OSHA staging guidelines.
- Assist with general yard operations, including removing vessels from the water using a movable lift crane, moving vessels in the yard, and positioning and securing vessel blocking with appropriate tools and fasteners.
- Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.
- Model a positive attitude and cooperate with personnel from other departments.
- Keep the Project Supervisor and others informed about project status and issues that may affect client relations.
- Hold self and employees accountable to the organization’s Environmental, Safety, Quality, Respect, and SMS systems; work with the Manager of ISO/Respect & Training to implement systems and manage plans, records, and documentation.
- Travel to project sites within Northern California.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
