Paint & Blasters (skilled) A Shift

Fincantieri Marine Group; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Marine Group is seeking a preservation technician in Marinette, Wisconsin. The role involves ensuring quality work while comprehending instructions and performing preservation tasks. Candidates should be knowledgeable about ship terminology and capable of applying coatings with appropriate tools.

Experience using hand and power tools is essential, along with the physical ability to work safely in confined spaces and adhere to OSHA PPE standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality projects in the marine industry.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of ship compartment nomenclature.
• Experience with preservation processes and quality work.
• Must be physically capable of wearing PPE as per OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Mix preservation material according to data sheets.
• Inspect preserved areas and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.

Skills

Ability to comprehend instructions and drawings

Knowledge of ship terminology

Experience with hand and power tools

Ability to apply various coatings

Physical ability to work in confined spaces

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of ship terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
• The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the preservation process and the drive to accomplish quality work on schedule.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must have knowledge a working knowledge of the different types of coating systems.
• Must be able to work in tight confined areas.
• 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.