Shipyard Production Worker

Delphi Technologies; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA INC. in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Shipyard Production Worker to participate in abrasive and non-abrasive removal of coatings and paint from surfaces, using hand tools and power tools.

You will help prepare work sites, set up and break down equipment, and support spray painters and blasters on Navy shipyard projects. The role requires safety awareness, housekeeping, and adherence to hot work and fire safety procedures.

Job description

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Shipyard Production Worker

Reports To: Foreman/Superintendant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20.00-$21.00 per hour DOE

FT / PT Status: Full Time

Location: Customer facilities, Shipyards- Chesapeake, VA

Summary

The Shipyard Production Worker participates in abrasive and non abrasive removal of coatings systems and paint from surfaces as directed using power and non powered hand tools; cleans work areas as needed and directed to always maintain a safe work area; participates in preparing work areas prior to work, and breakdown of set ups after work is completed. Perform duties as Fire Watch person during hot work operations to ensure safe work at all times and taking action to prevent fires during spark producing or other hot work operations. Assist in the application of new coatings systems and paint through the use of paint brushes, rollers, and other hand held equipment used during recoating of systems ready for application to surfaces. Assist in the setting up and breaking down of all equipment in use during operations in shipyard environment. Within drydocks and aboard vessels assist with or perform cleaning, housekeeping, loading materials, moving materials and supplies or equipment, setting up or breaking down containments, monitoring various equipment for proper and safe operation as trained to, and other general duties as directed. Work is primarily performed on U.S. Navy Ships and Submarines in the Shipyard Environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare job work sites and work with other team members to achieve daily team goals.
• Assist spray painters, blasters, and other team members in pulling lines before, during, and after operations.
• Clean tanks and other spaces as directed using methods prescribed by supervisor including manually by hand, or using other debris removal equipment such as vacuum systems.
• Operate pneumatic, electric, and other powered and non powered hand tools.
• Use cleaning agents, pressure washers, industrial vacuums, hoses, mops, brooms, brushes, and other cleaning equipment
• Prepare surfaces for coating according to paint manufacturers' specifications.
• Mix paints as directed.
• Paint surfaces using approved methods.
• Move materials, supplies, tools, and equipment manually or using dollies, hand trucks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Dispose of empty paint and solvent cans according to safety standards.
• Properly store and take appropriate precautions for paint and solvents as directed by supervisor.
• Monitor hot work operations and maintain compliance with all hot work permit requirements.
• Keep work areas clear of combustible materials, obstacles, and other hazards.
• Identify fire hazards and proactively respond to unsafe conditions.
• Attempt to extinguish fires in the incipient stage using approved firefighting equipment.
• Alert personnel and facility staff when a fire exceeds the incipient stage and requires emergency response.
• Sort and grade materials, scrap, and salvageable items.
• Set up equipment as directed and break down equipment as directed.