Sandblaster/ Painter

Pacific-Shipyards-International,-LL; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC is seeking a Sandblaster/Painter for full-time, on-site work in Hawaii. The role requires blasting and painting using marine coatings per contract specs, with SSPC C-7/C-12 certs and 1–2 years of marine experience. FAA-style safety practices and ability to read drawings are essential.

Candidate must be able to obtain security clearances as needed; union representation is noted. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or GED.
• Blasters with SSPC C7 certification and painters with SSPC C12 and/or certifications.
• 1-2 years of marine-related experience.
• Willing to train the right person with related blasting/painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings using conventional, airless, and plural spray systems.
• Safely operate blast pots, spray guns, and related equipment.
• Apply paint with brush/roller and spray methods with consistent mileage.
• Prepare surfaces and mix paints to required colors.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, and blueprints.
• Perform grinding, sanding, and polishing; caulking and sealing.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Mercury coatings

Paint spraying

Surface preparation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

SSPC C-7 certification

SSPC C-12 certification

Tools

Blast pots

Spray guns

Airless spray systems

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Position Title: Sandblaster/ Painter

Reports To: Coatings Superintendent

FULL TIME POSITION-OVERTIME ELIGIBLE

Relocation Assistance will NOT be offered for this position.

Position Summary:

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

Painter/blasters perform blasting and painting utilizing marine coating to specified contract requirements. Painters and blasters perform blasting and painting applications as directed by supervision. Must be able to perform all blast requirements and functions utilizing all application methods and identify and correct blast and paint deficiencies as required by the contract specifications. Candidates must hold a current SSPC C-7 Abrasive Blaster Certification and have experience with surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating application in accordance with safety and quality requirements.

PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

• Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedures
• Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully
• Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues
• Consistently be on time for work, meetings, and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply coatings by operating conventional spray systems, airless spray systems, and plural spray systems. Proficient in the application and use of plural spray systems preferred.
• Safely operate various types of equipment and tools such as blast pots, spray guns, airless spray systems, sandblasting tools and equipment and rust removal hand and pneumatic tools
• Apply paint with brush and roll
• Spray with the consistent mileage
• Knowledge of various blasts
• Prepare surfaces
• Mix paints to desired colors and consistencies.
• Ability to understand and read and interpret drawings, sketches, and/or blueprints
• Grinding, sanding, and polishing
• Painting, caulking, and sealing direct blast of abrasive-laden compressed air or water against metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt to impart even finish
• Maintain control of blasting hose at all times
• Successfully manipulate safety controls and adjust controls on equipment to regulate pressure and amount of abrasive blast
• Operate blasting pot when hose burst, gasket failure, switch malfunction, or any other problem occurs
• Apply masking materials to protect designated areas from the abrasive finish
• Perform service and maintenance
• Apply epoxy, polyurethane, and high solids coatings
• Knowledge and ability of applying various painting methods and applications
• Operate a man lift, work at heights, and swing stage training
• Must wear the respirator and other required PPE
• Support PSI's business, culture and customer needs

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management
• Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship
• This position is identified as safety sensitive due to the nature of the work, shipyard work environment, various federal/state/local safety regulations, and equipment used

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
• Blasters with SSPC C7 certification and painters with SSPC C12 and/or certifications
• 1-2 years of marine-related experience
• Willing to train the right person and will consider candidates with 2-3 years blasting and painting experience in other fields such as automotive bodywork, concrete cleaning/blasting, and structural blasting and painting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee is repeatedly required to climb vertical ladders.
• The employee is also regularly required to talk, hear, or smell as well as use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee must regularly apply 75 foot pounds of torque in the assembly, dismantling, erection, and installation of various types of structures, tank jig, scaffolding, etc.
• Regularly swings a 10 pound hammer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
• All candidates must qualify for a Rapid Gate ID card (company expense) before employment begins.Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
• All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening, physical test and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of a shift
• Candidates must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is represented by The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO and its Local Lodge 627. Candidates must become a member of the union as a condition of employment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Pay Range:

$18.40-$44.68 per hour to commensurate with experience.

• Department: Production: Coatings
• This is a non-management position
• This is a full time position