Painter
2 weeks ago
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
MARINE PAINTER
LOCATION
Bellingham, WA
MANAGER
Production Manager
POSITION TYPE
Non-Exempt
RATE
Painter - Painter IV $23.13 - $32.56
(based on experience)
Our Values
Make It Happen ∙ Customer Driven ∙ Trust ∙ Family Culture
Our values are embedded in our organisation and form the basis of our business planning, recruitment processes, training, and leadership.
Our Vision
Creating certainty for our customers by engineering and delivering the right maritime solutions
POSITION OVERVEIW:
This position applies protective coatings to vessels and/or related equipment, as well as performing preparatory and clean-up work.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Marine Painter is responsible for:
- Perform sandblasting, painting, and other coating applications. Coating applications will be to MIL thickness specifications
- Test, record and understand all pertinent information regarding the coating application process
- Plan details of working procedures to accomplish task and plan out tool, material, and personnel requirements.
- Perform all functions in a careful and safe manner while always keeping an eye out for others in the area.
- Keep equipment and work area clean and organized. Ensure proper adherence to environmental requirements when performing the sandblasting or application process.
- Perform tasks on time and under budget.
- Perform other company duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS & SCHEDULES
- Work at irregular shift times and weekends, when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a spray, brush, and roller painter, of epoxy and non-epoxy coatings in the marine/yacht, aviation, or automotive industries
- Must work well in a team environment
- Must be able to perform basic tasks with hand tools; Must be able to use, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment and power tools
- Ability to read blueprints, and drawings for tasks specific to a job
- Ability to follow directions and work independently
- Experience working with vinyl application preferred
- Experience laying out non-skid decking
- Experience Caulking and finishing e.g. Sika wiping
- Experience in working in a physically demanding environment, confined spaces, working at heights, and usage of respiratory protective equipment (respirator fit test and safety training required)
- Familiarity with a variety of sandblasting media and coating application materials
- Willingness to be cross trained in other marine crafts activities
- Confidentiality, tact, and discretion when dealing with people
- Detail oriented while able to continuously improve efficiency
- Reliability; Positive attitude; Desire for self-improvement
