Painter/blaster

**PAINTERS and BLASTERS**

**SKILLS/QUALIFICATONS**:
**CLASS C**

Learns and understands safety and company rules

Has tools required for painters and blasters (screw drivers, plyers and assorted hand tools)

Able to follow directions

Able to paint as directed with roller or brush

Learn how tend a blasting pot

Assist in mixing different types of paint

Learn how to operate blasting and paint hoses

Have positive attitude and good attendance

**CLASS B**

Same as CLASS C plus the following:
Have some skill and/or experience in blasting and spray painting

Ability to follow mfg data for proper mixture of part A and C

Have knowledge of proper use of hand tools (mixer, grinder etc)

Able to follow verbal and/or written instructions

**CLASS A**

Same as CLASS B plus the following:
Have working knowledge of painting and blasting equipment

Able to brush, roll and/or blast and spray conventional airless

Know the difference between commercial white metal and near white metal

Have the ability to clean all painting equipment, guns and pumps

Know the difference between all paint system used at the shipyard (latex, epoxy urethane etc)

**CLASS AA**

Same as CLASS A plus the following:
Skilled in high pressure liquid cleaning

Ability to work with little or no supervision and able to instruct others

Know how to take and record daily records on blasting, painting and time sheets

Read and interpret specs, mfg data and MSDS sheets

Journeyman painter with good blasting and painting techniques

Able to troubleshoot and repair equipment, blast hoods, spray pumps, blast pot etc

Recognize the different blast designations (SSPC)

Have a valid Florida driver's license

CLASS AAA

Same as CLASS AA plus the following:
Proficient in slurry blast method

Able to recognize the different blast standards (commercial, near white, brushoff and hand tool clean)

Recognize standards for pressure liquid blast set forth by SSPC, NACE and WJTA

Ability to work alone or instruct a group of workers assigned to them

Read and interpret specs, drawings and verbal instructions

Has knowledge in the usage of instruments (psychrometer, dry mil gauge, surface profile wet mil and surface temp gauge)

Has some knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations

Journeyman applicator with brush, roller and spray to include airless, conventional, Hulp and electrostatic

Proficient in troubleshooting of equipment, blast or paint and make proper repairs

Able to train lesser skilled painters and blasters

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have HS, Journeyman applicator knowledge.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations before customers, clients, or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Skills required for AA and AAA Class, plus ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measures, whole numbers, common fractions and decimals in U.S. and metric conversions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may be required to climb or balance above a height of 5 feet in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee should test in the acceptable range for vision, hearing, and respiratory functions.

Specific physical requirements include the following: Ability to lift 50-75 pounds on a consistent daily basis; Ability to bend, stoop, climb aboard ships;
Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces of no more than 14 inches by 14 inches;
Ability to work above ground at heights of a minimum 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery;
Ability to withstand extreme heat in outside climate or confined spaces;
Physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards;
Ability to stand for a minimum of 2 hours while conducting regular work duties; Ability to respond to voice commands and audible alarms.

Must be able to wear a respirator in the performance of their duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform essential job duties.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The characteristics described here are representative of the typical work conditions while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment mitigates risks associated with these conditions. Must be ab