This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers
Prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting by removing old finishes, grease, rust, scale, and dirt by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, shellac, calcimine or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies or according to formula and specifications
Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly
May be required to remove fixtures such, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting
Required Education & Experience:
High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred
Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved
Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment
Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials
Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces
Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours
The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members
Necessary Equipment Operation:
Mill gauges, both dry and wet
Profile gauge, both compare and microgauge
Spray guns; HVLP, electrostatic, and aluminizer
Distilling unit
Special Skills:
Willing to learn and become familiar with air permit regulations
Perform basic mathematical functions
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High performance and a strong team player
Commitment to company policies, values and safety program
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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