Industrial Painter - Marine & Complex Fab Structures

Gunderson Marine & Iron; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled painter specializing in industrial coating and sandblasting for marine and complex fabrication projects. The role involves independent and team work, prepping surfaces, applying epoxies and urethanes, and ensuring SSPC standards are met.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of progressive painting experience in heavy industry, with a focus on safety and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industrial painting experience.
• Experience sandblasting steel structures.
• SSPC certifications preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sandblast/paint small parts and large steel structures.
• Abrade surfaces and adjust blasting parameters.
• Mix paints to match colors.
• Mask, prime, caulk and paint surfaces with sprayers, brushes, rollers.
• Apply coatings including epoxy, urethanes and antifouling.
• Inspect paint thickness per SSPC standards.
• Maintain equipment hoses, nozzles, pumps, spray guns and tips.
• Follow safety procedures in hazardous conditions.

Skills

Painting

Sandblasting

Safety practices

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Airless sprayer

Hose handling

Sandblasting equipment

Thickness gauge

Job description

Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled painter specializing in industrial coating and sandblasting for marine and complex fabrication projects. The role involves independent and team work, prepping surfaces, applying epoxies and urethanes, and ensuring SSPC standards are met.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of progressive painting experience in heavy industry, with a focus on safety and equipment maintenance.