Blasters

Delphinus Engineering LLC; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering LLC in Kittery, ME is seeking a Paint/Coating Technician for marine applications. You will prepare surfaces, tint and mix coatings, apply paint to tanks, machinery spaces, and bulkheads according to technical directions.

This role requires at least four years' verifiable experience in shipyards or onboard submarines and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Daily work may involve abrasive blasting, environmental compliance, and using full face respirators.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting/coating in shipyards or submarines.
• Minimum four years verifiable experience.
• Must qualify and obtain yellow badge or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coating materials and apply paint to tanks, bilges, and bulkheads as directed.
• Perform surface preparation including needle gunning and sanding.
• Operate spray equipment and perform touch-ups to required standards.
• Meet environmental/OSHA requirements for lead paint waste disposal.
• Maintain current certifications and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Submarine onboard experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Respirator use

C-7 blaster certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Organization Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits*:

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Description

Location

Kittery, ME

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
• Experience working within shipyards and onboard submarines.
• Minimum of four (4) years verifiable experience.
• Must be able to qualify and obtain yellow badge or higher.

Position Specific Requirements

• Capable of preparing coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, & mixing in various additives such as catalysts, drying agents, & retardants for: tanks, voids, bilges, passageways, machinery/propulsion spaces, interior bulkheads & exterior surfaces with the proper applications with brushes or rollers, for the paint millage required by written technical direction.
• Experience required needle gunning, hand or mechanical sanding to prepare the surface for final painting.
• Sprayer and Touch-up Painter shall meet environmental requirements to acquire, apply, remove and dispose of paint, paint waste or residuals & Lead Paint waste in accordance with OSHA requirements, federal & state laws, & Naval Shipyard procedures. Paint applied shall be free of paint discontinuities, for example: skips, runs, & drips.
• Employee shall be certified as a C-7 blaster (NACE/NBPI; SSPC standards).
• Capable of performing duties associated with abrasive blasting operations for surface preparation of interior and exterior tanks, engine room and interior compartments and MIP/SHT sites.
• Must be able to provide current certifications.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear and operate full face / forced air respirators.

Position Specifics

• Up to 6 days per week 10 hours per day
• Looking for local personnel in the PACNORWEST area

Wage Range

$28.07 - $33.07 per hour

• In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number SKI-26-00093