Marine Coatings Blaster/Painter Helper

US Coatings (USC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

US Coatings (USC) is seeking a Marine Coatings Blaster/Painter Helper in Charleston, SC. You will assist the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman, or Supervisor with surface prep, coatings application, and related tasks on marine structures and tanks.

Responsibilities include surface prep, equipment maintenance, coating mixing, and helping with protective enclosures to prevent overspray. Travel to job sites is required; safety gear and procedures are essential throughout every shift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow specific directions.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties, which may frequently change.
• Must have experience working with blasting equipment such as sandblasters, UHP water blasters, pots, pumps, and hoppers, as well as various hand and power tools.
• Must be willing to learn all aspects of assigned tasks.
• Must be proficient in and committed to all safety requirements, including the proper use of PPE.
• Must be able to safely lift work materials weighing 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, and within ship hulls and interior tanks.
• 2+ years of experience in marine coatings applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing surfaces and applying coatings to structures, tanks, and pipes.
• Assist with assembly, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of blasting and painting equipment.
• Assist in mixing and thinning coatings according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Help construct protective enclosures to prevent overspray.
• Cooperate with Supervisors and fellow workers.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Work safely and report unsafe conditions to the Supervisor.
• Keep the jobsite clean by removing trash and debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman, or Supervisor.

Skills

Following directions

Safety compliance

Manual lifting

Teamwork

PPE proficiency

Tools

Sandblasting equipment (sandblasters)

UHP water blasters

Painting equipment

Job description

About Company

US Coatings (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.

About Company

US Coatings (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.

US Coatings (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 (USC) is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We are committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

US Coatings (USC) is currently seeking a Marine Coatings Blaster/Painter Helper. This position is responsible for effectively and safely assisting the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman, or Supervisor with surface preparation, coatings application, and all associated phases of marine coatings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As directed by the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman, or Supervisor, assist in preparing surfaces and applying coatings to various structures, tanks, piping, and miscellaneous surfaces in accordance with customer specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with the assembly, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of abrasive blasting and painting equipment.
• May assist in mixing and thinning coatings according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist in constructing protective enclosures to prevent overspray of customer equipment.
• Cooperate with Supervisors and fellow workers in carrying out assigned work.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and storage of equipment and supplies.
• At all times, perform work in the safest possible manner and immediately inform the Supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Keep the jobsite clean by removing trash, unused paint materials, and other debris.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Sandblaster/Painter, Foreman, or Supervisor.

Key Requirements, Education, and Experience

• Must be able to follow specific directions.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties, which may frequently change.
• Must have experience working with various blasting equipment, such as sandblasters, UHP water blasters, pots, pumps, and hoppers, as well as various hand and power tools.
• Must be willing to learn all aspects of assigned tasks.
• Must be proficient in and committed to all safety requirements, including the proper use of PPE such as harnesses, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and respiratory protection.
• Must be able to safely lift work materials weighing 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, and within ship hulls and interior tanks.
• 2+ years of experience in marine coatings applications.

Travel

Must be willing to travel to job sites as current projects require.

EEO Statement

US Coatings (USC), 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. US Coatings (USC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer.