Blaster/Painter

Conrad Industries, Inc.; Morgan City, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Industries, Inc. is seeking personnel for shipyard painting and surface preparation roles at our Louisiana facility. The position involves abrasive blasting, rust removal, and applying primers and coatings to ships and marine structures.

Candidates should be prepared to follow detailed painting procedures, inspect finished work for quality, perform touch-ups, and maintain accurate records while adhering to OSHA safety requirements and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Use abrasive blasting equipment to clean and prepare surfaces of ships and marine structures.
• Remove old paint, rust, scale, and other contaminants.
• Ensure surfaces are properly prepared to receive paint and coatings.
• Apply primers, paints, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Ensure even coverage and appropriate thickness of coatings.
• Follow specified painting procedures and techniques to achieve desired results.
• Inspect finished surfaces to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Perform touch-ups and repairs as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure proper ventilation and environmental controls are in place during blasting and painting operations.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with local and federal regulations.
• Perform routine maintenance on blasting and painting equipment.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use abrasive blasting equipment to clean and prepare surfaces of ships and marine structures.
• Remove old paint, rust, scale, and other contaminants.
• Ensure surfaces are properly prepared to receive paint and coatings.
• Apply primers, paints, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Ensure even coverage and appropriate thickness of coatings.
• Follow specified painting procedures and techniques to achieve desired results.
• Inspect finished surfaces to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Perform touch‑ups and repairs as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure proper ventilation and environmental controls are in place during blasting and painting operations.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with local and federal regulations.
• Perform routine maintenance on blasting and painting equipment.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Working Conditions

• The employee must comply with established company safety rules and OSHA standards.
• The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards.
• Must be able to hear warning signals and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Qualifications

Not specified.

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