Painting Blasting Foreman

Gulf Copper; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Port Arthur, TX seeks skilled paint technicians to apply finishes to marine equipment and structures. You will prepare, mask, and apply primers and topcoats, ensuring proper surface adhesion and quality finishes.

This role requires climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces aboard ships or offshore platforms. The position emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and teamwork in a demanding maritime environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Industrial and/or marine painting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures.
• Prepare surfaces by removing old finishes, grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape to protect areas during painting.
• Smooth surfaces with sandpaper, scrapers, or sanding machines.
• Apply primers or sealers for bare wood or metal.
• Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces.
• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk or putty using guns or knives.
• Wash and treat surfaces with solvents and sand rough spots for adhesion.
• Remove fixtures prior to painting when required.
• Stand and operate equipment for up to four hours continuously.
• Move and work on surfaces with ladders, scaffolding, and confined spaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Physical stamina

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma

Technical painting certificate

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Caulking guns

Paint brushes

Masking tape

Putty knives

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

1. Prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting by removing old finishes, grease, rust, scale, and dirt by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

1. Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

1. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

1. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications.

1. Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces.

1. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

1. Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

1. May be required to remove fixtures such, doorknobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

Required Education & Experience:

1. High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.

1. Industrial and/or marine painting experience preferred:

1st Class: Minimum of 3 years

2nd Class: Minimum of 1-3 years

Working Conditions:

1. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

1. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.

1. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.

1. Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.

1. Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours.

1. The work requires extended periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Mill gauges, both dry and wet.

1. Profile gauge, both compare and micro gauge.

1. Spray guns; HVLP, electrostatic, and aluminizer.

1. Distilling unit.

Special Skills:

1. Willing to learn and become familiar with air permit regulations.

1. Perform basic mathematical functions.

1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.

1. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

1. High performance and a strong team player.

1. Commitment to company policies, values, and safety program.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.

Descriptions followed by an asterisk indicate daily or more frequent responsibilities.