Marine Painter

Marine Painter

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform sandblasting, painting, and other coating applications. Coating applications will be to MIL thickness specifications
• Test, record and understand all pertinent information regarding the application coating process
• Plan details of working procedures to accomplish tasks 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 within/under budget.
• Perform other company duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a spray, brush, and roller painter, of epoxy and non-epoxy coatings in the marine/shipyard 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 laying out non-skid decking
• Experience Caulking and finishing
• 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
• Must be willing to travel on occasion to offsite locations
• Must be able to estimate materials and usage of consumables
• Must work within a budget and give feedback on delays, shortages, and overages
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends when needed

Starting Hourly Pay Range for this Position: $25 to $28 per hour – this will be based on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications/professional licenses.

Environmental Factors: Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals and gases, various temperatures and ventilation, all of which can cause discomfort or respiratory difficulties. May work in awkward positions or postures. Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

Employee Benefits: An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plan includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement Plan, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance and paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays.

Sea Hawk Maritime, LLC is:

• A Drug-free workplace
• An Equal Opportunity Employer
• A Homeland Security – E-Verify Company. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information, please visit www.seahawkmaritime.net.