Painter (Repair)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

24d•$35 - $37

About The Position

The Painter (Repair) cleans and prepares wood and metal surfaces for painting, removes contaminants, masks areas that should not be painted, and applies coatings to parts, equipment, and structural surfaces on ships and shipyard buildings. The role includes mixing materials according to Product Data Sheets (PDS), inspecting painted areas, and completing touch-ups as needed. Other related trade tasks may be assigned. The position involves working throughout the shipyard and aboard ships, including elevated areas, confined spaces, and locations that may require high-reach equipment. Work may expose the employee to fumes, dust, mist, gases, chemicals, moving machinery, awkward postures, temperature and ventilation discomfort, and high levels of constant noise. The employee must maintain safety awareness and follow written and verbal 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 paint use and mixing.
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, in confined spaces, and any shift.
Ability to safely access and move around ships.
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 common workplace hazards.
Ability to perform the physical activities required, including frequent lifting and carrying painting equipment, climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and frequent 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.
Hand-paint and/or spray-paint designated areas; inspect work and perform touch-ups.
Perform housekeeping in assigned work areas during and after 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.
Assist the General Services Department with cross-trade work, including erecting and dismantling scaffolding, water evacuation, load-out, and compartment grooming.
Assist the Blast Department with blast setup, recovery, blowdown, and final grooming.
Attend safety, quality, and/or process-improvement meetings as required.