Laborer/Brush & Roll Painter

TITLE: Laborer/Brush & Roll Painter JOB SUMMARY: Accomplish surface preparation utilizing various power-tools and apply coatings using brush & roll painting techniques in accordance with industry standards and material product data sheets. Must be able to properly mix and prepare coatings for application. Must understand the techniques necessary to apply marine coatings for touch up operations or stripe coating. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Adhere to company policies and procedures. • Maintain effective communication with the paint foreman regarding production or safety issues. • Ability to adequately produce surface conditions equal to SP-3 or SP-11 using needle guns, sanders, deck crawlers or other pneumatic or electrical powered tooling • Manually apply marine coatings using brush and roll tooling • Knowledge of various painting methods and applications. • Apply masking materials to protect designated areas from overspray or drips. • Apply epoxy, polyxiloane, enamels, alkyds, polyurethane, and anti-foulants. • Operate a man lift or work at heights from system scaffold • Must Wear respirator and as well as other required PPE. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of various coatings characteristics and application standards. • Ability to assist in the operation of spray equipment and mix paint • Knowledge of wet and dry film gauges. • Ability to safely work in confined or enclosed spaces. • Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Environmental exposures are like those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fume, and smoke. • The successful candidate must possess the physical abilities necessary to perform all aspects of his or her job including but not limited to; general lifting and carrying equipment and tools, bending, and climbing. Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time. Work in various types of weather conditions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school education or GED • Three years of verifiable experience in a marine environment. Industrial experience may be acceptable. • Shipyard experience is preferred. • Able to obtain & maintain DBIDS credentials. • Previous OSHA-10 and VSRA safety training certification is preferred.