Blaster/Painter Helper (Charleston, SC)

ASRC Industrial Services (AIS); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Coatings Blaster/Painter Helper to join their team. This role involves assisting skilled professionals in preparing surfaces and applying coatings to various marine structures. The ideal candidate will have experience with blasting equipment and a strong commitment to safety. With a focus on teamwork and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to essential marine projects. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including generous PTO and retirement plans.

Benefits

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with 100% match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in marine coatings applications required.
• Must be proficient in safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surface preparation and application of coatings.
• Maintain and clean blasting and painting equipment.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness on job sites.

Skills

Marine coatings application

Safety procedures

Blasting equipment operation

Hand tools and power tools

Surface preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sandblasters

UHP water blasters

Painting equipment

Job description

About Company

US Coatings, LLC (USC) specializes in providing interior tank coating, cleaning and surface preparation services for various marine vessels including cargo (advanced chemical linings), ballast and freshwater tanks. Additionally, USC is an applicator of advanced coatings and protective systems for marine hulls, decks, and superstructures. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong reputation as a customer-focused, value-added service provider to the marine industry.

USC operates across the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi and Ohio River system, Great Lakes and the Mid-Atlantic serving multiple end-markets within the marine industry including transportation, logistics, tourism, leisure, commercial fishing, and the federal government. US Coatings is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including: generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.

Job Summary: US Coatings is currently seeking a Marine Coatings Blaster/Painter Helper. This position must effectively and safely assist the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman or Supervisor in surface preparation, coatings application and all associated phases of marine coatings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As directed by the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman or Supervisor assists in preparing surfaces and applying coatings to various structures, tanks, piping, and miscellaneous surfaces in accordance with customers specifications and manufacturers recommendations.
• Assists in assembling, maintenance, repair and cleaning abrasive blasting and painting equipment.
• May assist in mixing and thinning the coatings according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Assist in constructing protective enclosures to avoid overspray of customers equipment.
• Cooperating with Supervisors and companion workers in carrying out assigned work.
• Assist in loading, unloading and storage of equipment and supplies.
• At all times perform work in the safest possible manner. Immediately inform the Supervisor of any unsafe condition.
• Keep the jobsite clean by keeping it clear of all trash, unused paint materials, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by Sandblaster/painter, foreman or supervisor.

Key Requirements, Education, and Experience:

• Must be able to follow specific directions.
• Must perform a variety of duties, which may often change.
• Must have experience working with various blasting equipment, such as sandblasters, UHP water blasters, pots, pumps, and hoppers, various hand tools and power tools.
• They must be willing to learn all aspects of assigned tasks.
• Must be proficient in and committed to all safety aspects of assigned tasks, including the proper usage of PPE, such as harnesses, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and respiratory protection.
• Must be able to safely lift work materials, up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to safely maneuver into and work in confined spaces, through hatches and erected scaffolding, into ship hulls and interior tanks.
• 2+ years of experience in marine coatings applications.

Travel: Must be willing to travel to job sites as current jobs require.

EEO Statement:

ASRC Industrial and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.