Paint Technician

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc.; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. in Palatka, FL seeks a Coat/Paint Operator to set up, operate and tend machines applying coatings such as lacquer, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing to ship components. You will monitor gauges, adjust flow, and ensure coatings meet specifications.

We value safety, accuracy, and reliability. The role is full-time, on-site, with training and adherence to company policies required.

Qualifications

• Accountability and reliability in performing coating tasks.
• Attention to detail to ensure coating quality and specifications.
• Adherence to safety policies and ability to learn company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation; adjust as needed.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by visual inspection or viscometers.
• Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding to machines.
• Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with coatings such as silver, copper, or enamel.
• Record operational data on forms and logs.
• Clean and prep work areas and related equipment after tasks.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Detail oriented

Reliability

Safety awareness

Training

Communication

Judgment

Organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYSet up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products including metal, plastic, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, epoxy, or rust-proofing materials.Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are as follows: ships are painted and/or sandblasted on time, to specifications, and within scope of the project 100% of the time; completes all required company training 100% of the time and follows all company policies and procedures 100% of the time.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards and make adjustments as necessary.Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rust proofing materials.Turn dials, hand wheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.Record operational data on specified forms.Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating, sand blasting, or painting processes.Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, sand blast, or spray, using conveyors or pails.Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly.Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.Remove materials, parts, or work pieces from painting, sand blasting, or coating machines, using hand tools.Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes.Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools.Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.Place items or products on feed racks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts.Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products.Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes.Spray coated products with salt solutions to determine how they will resist corrosion.Clean and prep all areas to be painted using brooms, vacuums, rags, and degreasers.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Experience: Six months to one-year related experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical DemandsLift/CarryStandC (Constantly)WalkC (Constantly)SitO (Occasionally)Handling / FingeringC (Constantly)Reach OutwardC (Constantly)Reach Above ShoulderC (Constantly)ClimbF (Frequently)CrawlF (Frequently)Squat or KneelF (Frequently)BendF (Frequently)10 lbs or lessF (Frequently)11-20 lbsF (Frequently)21-50 lbsF (Frequently)51-100 lbsN (Not Applicable)Over 100 lbsN (Not Applicable)Push/Pull12 lbs or lessF (Frequently)13-25 lbsF (Frequently)26-40 lbsF (Frequently)41-100 lbsF (Frequently)N (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this occupation.O (Occasionally)Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently)Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly)Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Other Physical RequirementsVision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)Sense of Sound (hear alarms and radios)Sense of TouchAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, respirators, paint suits, goggles)WORK ENVIRONMENTOutdoor Environment, Excessive Heat, Excessive ColdThe Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.