Offshore Blaster Painter Helper

Shelby American, Inc.; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for painting and sandblasting roles. This exciting position involves operating specialized equipment to ensure high-quality finishes on various structures in challenging environmental conditions. The role requires a commitment to safety and efficiency while performing essential functions such as applying coatings and maintaining equipment. Join a team that values hard work, offers competitive benefits, and provides opportunities for growth in a dynamic offshore environment. If you have the skills and experience, this could be the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Earned Wage Access

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience blasting and painting required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate painting and blasting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safe operation.

Skills

Blasting Techniques

Painting Techniques

Safety Procedures

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure Paint Guns

Sandblasting Hoses and Nozzles

Wet Mill Paint Gauges

Air Pressure Compressors

Protective Blasting Hoods

Breathing Respirators

Job description

Description

Main Purpose:

To perform all painting and sandblasting helper job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established ISO-QA/QC program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions:

• Operate painting and blasting equipment (pressure paint guns, pressure blasting nozzles/hoses, industrial air compressors, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Power tool cleaning and brush painting.
• Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators, etc.).
• Apply primer and paint coatings as required in a manner that will ensure quality and minimize unnecessary waste.
• Inspect, start, and maintain equipment that delivers blast and regulates pressures to produce a safe and efficient environment.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or using viscometers.
• Weigh or measure chemicals, coating, or paints before adding them to machines.
• Appropriately dispose of hazardous waste.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned, which may include rigging.
• Pull trigger and direct spray onto the work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Follow company specifications and procedures.
• Use a respirator hood to paint structures, pipes, and valves.
• Use a spray gun to paint all structures, pipes, and valves.
• Use a blast hose to blast structures, pipes, and valves.
• Blast beams, angle iron, shuts, valves, and pipe to prepare items for painting.
• Spray primer coat, intermediate coat, and final coat.
• Wear a protective hood when blasting structures and pipes.
• Wear a respirator when painting structures and pipes.
• Follow MSDS on safety equipment.
• Protect against fumes and discoloration of the product.

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping: These physical requirements are essential job functions.
• Pushing and Pulling: These physical requirements are essential job functions.
• Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions/physical requirements.
• Climbing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.
• Lifting: Employees must lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience blasting/painting.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass background checks to company policy.
• TWIC card.

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

Individuals must know and use pressure paint guns, sandblasting hoses and nozzles, wet mill paint gauges, paint pots, air pressure compressors, protective blasting hoods, and breathing respirators.

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.