Shop Painter - Specialty Finishes LLC

Description

Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

HOURLY RATE: $32.51

POSITION SUMMARY:

Shop Painter I - Responsible for performing industrial sandblasting, surface preparation, and coating application in accordance with applicable specifications and SSPC standards. This position successfully performs work independently or as a member of a single-craft or multi-craft work crew with minimal supervision while maintaining established safety, quality, and production requirements. The Painter I is expected to demonstrate proficiency in blasting and painting techniques, proper use and maintenance of equipment, and application of specified coating systems. May provide direction to employees assigned to assist with work activities as needed. Lives and exemplifies the Vigor Values within self and team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSABILITIES:

• Operate and maintain all sandblasting equipment
• Responsible for completing all assigned blasting tasks such as masking/protecting any surfaces from blast media
• Requires forklift training, blast media handling and storage
• Blast recovery and/or disposal processes
• Identification of non-serviceable blast media
• Perform Soluble Salt Tests and reference acceptance criteria
• Test and document environmental conditions and reference acceptance criteria.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on personal blast equipment including hose, nozzle, light, hood etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair field equipment including, blast pot, dust collector, vacuum, compressor, dehumidifier, etc.
• Lead a team in repair and maintenance of blast equipment including booths, reclaim systems, automatic blast machines, etc.
• Working knowledge of both airless and conventional spray equipment and techniques
• Responsible for completing assigned tasks such as:
  • Performing SSPC SP1
  • Masking
  • Stripe Coating
  • Maintaining associated painting equipment
• Care and identification of serviceable coatings and thinners
• Safe work habits
• Housekeeping
• Manage a daily budget of hours vs. daily output
• Flag any production issues that may impact the schedule
• Applies coatings to complex structures with minimal to no quality problems
  • Epoxies and Acrylics
  • Urethanes and Polysiloxanes
  • Inorganic zinc and Moisture Cured Urethanes

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardousconditions.
• Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist onprojects.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must understand good sandblasting/paintingpractice
• Must have working knowledge of different blast media and purpose
• Working knowledge of blast nozzle sizes, styles and purpose
• Working knowledge of all levels of surface preparation SPI-1
• Working knowledge of determining blast profile using Testex Tape
• Understand ricochet, dust collection, and airflow
• Working knowledge of post blast conditions such as rust bloom
• Knowledge of blast signals to communicate with blast pot tender
• Knowledge of basic operation of wheel blast machines
• Knowledge of blast pot tending requirements
• Working knowledge of surface preparation standardsSP1-SP10
• An ability to function in a safe manner and in accordance with company and industrystandards
• Able to identify and repair unsafeconditions
• Ability to set-up/teardown, and clean paint applicationequipment
• Ability to calculate required WFT needed in order to achieve desiredDFT
• Knowledge of what the number on an airless tipsignify
• Knowledge to identify a distorted spray fan/pattern and ways tocorrect
• Knowledge of what the number on an airless tipsignify
• Identify a distorted spray fan/pattern and ways tocorrect
• Perform Soluble Salt Tests and reference acceptance criteria 
• Test and document environmental conditions and reference acceptance criteria
• Conduct Dry Film Thickness measurements according to SSPC PA-2

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

5 years’ experience in industrial sandblasting/painting, or a demonstrated skill set allowing individual to blast/paint to specifications with minimaloversight.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must demonstrate the ability to obtain the following certifications within two years ofhire:
  • C-12
  • CAS
  • C-7
  • OSHA10
  • Aerial / Boomlift

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Abilitytolift,carry50LBs,ormaneuverobjects,difficultobjectswillbeliftedwith the assistance of mechanical means or additionalmanpower.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, andclimb.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May be exposed to excessive noise, paint gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. May work in confined spaces or at height. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

This position may require occasional travel within the greater metropolitan area. Unless approved by the General Manager in advance, mileage accrued within this expected work area will not be eligible for reimbursement but will be in alignment with Vigor’s reimbursement policy.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drugand alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.