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Lead Painter Spray - Marine

Norfolk, VA 23506

Posted: 11/27/2024 Job Number: MC291931127 Pay Rate: $30-32 / hour

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of seven years experience with accomplishing Corrosion Control and Preservation in the Marine Industry
  • Minimum 120 hours of “hands on” experience operating 40K PSI water-jetting equipment.
  • Minimum 200 hours of “hands on” experience operating 3500 – 5000 PSI pressure washers for cleaning of ships hulls.
  • Minimum of 800 hours of “hands on” experience with Airless Spray paint application and/or Abrasive Blasting and/or Installation and Maintenance of vessel containment systems.
  • Must be able to work effectively with others.
  • Must be a steady, reliable worker.
  • Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions 
  • Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
  • Removes old paint and debris from all types of substrates by; Scraping, Chipping and Sanding.
  • Operate; 3,000 to 5,000PSI Pressure Washers and wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
  • Operate 40,000PSI Ultra-High Pressure Water Jetting equipment.
  • Mix Solvents and Coatings accurately to formula.
  • Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
  • Capable of brush and roll painting for passing all inspection processes
  • Be familiar with and exercise proper procedures for; painting in confined spaces.
  • Control costs in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Complete tasks with little to no supervision
  • Other duties may be assigned as workload requirements dictate.
  • Understand and act upon simple instruction
  • Work independently to complete job assignments
  • Must have regular, reliable attendance 
TOOL REQUIREMENTS:
The following tools are expected to be part of the 1st Class Corrosion Control Technician’s, employee provided and maintained toolbox:
  • Tool bag or Toolbox
  • “5 in 1” Painter’s Tool
  • Large Wire Brush
  • Flashlight
  • 25ft. Tape Measure
  • Utility Knife (“Box Cutter”)
  • Wire Cutter
  • Adjustable wrenches (10” & 12”)
  • Flat Tip Screwdrivers
  • “Channel-lock” Pliers 
HOURS:
  • First shift starts at 6AM and Second shift starts at 3PM
  •  May work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts.  
PAY:
  • Local is $27.31 for 1st Class
  • Non-Local is $25.00 for 1st Class with $120/Per Diem
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