Paint & Blasters (skilled) A Shift

fmgexternaljobs; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

fmgexternaljobs is seeking a skilled shipyard painter to perform preservation and coating tasks. You will mix materials, protect areas, and apply coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.

The role requires reading instructions and working in confined spaces while wearing OSHA-mpecified PPE. Candidates should understand ship terminology, metal finishing, and coating systems, with the ability to troubleshoot spray equipment.

Qualifications

• Must understand instructions, drawings and general correspondence.
• Must understand ship terminology and compartment location nomenclature.
• Must understand the preservation process and deliver quality work on schedule.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely; scrape, sand, and remove old paint/rust.
• Able to apply coatings with brush, roller, or spray and troubleshoot equipment.
• Knowledge of coating systems.
• Able to work in tight confined areas.
• Must wear PPE per OSHA requirements.
• Preferred: experience with C7/C12/C14 coating systems.
• Must be 18+ and a U.S. person.
• Must lift 50 lbs.
• Work at heights and in inclement weather; four shifts availability.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend work instructions, drawings, and general correspondence, ensuring tasks are understood.
• Mix preservation material per material data sheets and protect areas from damage.
• Inspect preserved areas and perform touch ups as needed.
• Apply coatings with brush, roller, or spray and troubleshoot equipment as required.
• Operate and use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Work in tight confined spaces and wear all required PPE.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Ship terminology knowledge

Preservation process knowledge

Work in confined spaces

Safety compliance

Manual lifting

Shift flexibility

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Abrasive blasting

Spray painting

Needle gun

Brush and roller

Spray equipment troubleshooting

Job description

1. Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
2. Must have a comprehensive understanding of ship terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
3. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the preservation process and the drive to accomplish quality work on schedule.
4. Mix preservation material in accordance with material data sheets; masking and taping necessary areas to protect property from collateral damage; inspecting preserved areas: and performing touch up work as needed.
5. Must have experience using hand and power tools associated with the trade in a safe. Must be able to scrape, sand, and needle gun surface to remove old paint and rust.
6. Must be able to apply coatings with a brush, roller, or spray abrasive blasting and spray painting with either conventional or airless equipment with ability to trouble shoot abrasive blast or paint equipment.
7. Must have knowledge a working knowledge of the different types of coating systems.
8. Must be able to work in tight confined areas.
9. Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, leather steel toe boots, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.
10. Preferred skills include experience with C7 abrasive blasting, C12 spray application, and C14 industrial coating systems

1. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be a U.S. person.
2. Must be able to lift 50 lbs with assistance.
3. Must be able to work at heights, be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces. Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
4. Must be available to work all 4 shifts as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.