Experienced Marine Painter & Blaster Journeyman

Everett Ship Repair LLC; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Everett Ship Repair LLC is seeking an Experienced Journeyman Marine Painter Blaster to perform abrasive blasting and painting on marine vessels in our Everett, WA facility. You will prepare coatings, mask, mix additives, and apply paints for tanks, voids, bilges, and hull surfaces, following technical directions and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to environmental regulations, and a focus on high-quality finishes in a dynamic shipyard setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with abrasive blasting operations for surface preparation of interior and exterior tanks, engine room and interior compartments and other sites as required by each project -- based upon specifications for each vessel.
• Prepare coating materials by blasting, cleaning, preparing, masking and mixing in various additives such as two- or three-part paints for: tanks, voids, bilges, passageways, machinery/propulsion spaces, interior bulkheads, exterior surfaces.
• All with the proper applications with brushes or rollers, for the paint millage required by written technical direction.
• Perform needle gunning, hand or mechanical sanding to prepare the surface for final painting.
• Meet environmental requirements and best Shipyard practices in acquisition, application, removal and disposal of paint, paint waste or residuals in accordance with OSHA requirements and federal and state laws.
• Apply paint free of discontinuities such as holidays, runs, and drips.
• Measure for, cut, and install needed insulation materials (taping and covering) for insulation systems.
• Measure, cut, and apply vinyl stickers to hull and assemblies as required.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisors
• Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles
• Other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environment

Job description

Everett Ship Repair LLC is seeking an Experienced Journeyman Marine Painter Blaster to perform abrasive blasting and painting on marine vessels in our Everett, WA facility. You will prepare coatings, mask, mix additives, and apply paints for tanks, voids, bilges, and hull surfaces, following technical directions and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to environmental regulations, and a focus on high-quality finishes in a dynamic shipyard setting.