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Basic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following):

  • Operate 3K-5K PSI pressure washers.
  • Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
  • Proper mixing of various coatings to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Brushing, Rolling, and/or Spraying of various coatings.
  • Operate airless and/or plural airless spray equipment.
  • Complete tasks with little or no supervision.
  • Follow and act on instructions/tasks given.
  • Work independently to accomplish tasks.
  • Work with others, as a team, to accomplish tasks.
  • Control costs in their assigned area of responsibility.
  • Work in various environments, including but not limited to confined spaces, elevated staging, & manlifts

Experience & Skill:

  • Knowledge of the various SSPC surface preparation standards.
  • Knowledge of OSHA Shipyard industry standards.
  • Advanced knowledge of the mixing and application of various coatings.
  • Advanced knowledge of the set-up, operation, & troubleshooting of the various preservation tools and equipment.
  • Advanced safety knowledge to include proper PPE selection, the safe handling, use, disposal, and storage of coatings, confined space entry, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of NAVSEA, USCG, & Dept. of the Army preservation requirements.
  • Knowledge of various inspection/checkpoint requirements.
  • Knowledge of manufacturer’s product data sheets and SDS.
  • Knowledge of DEQ & EPA requirements.
  • Knowledge of work specifications.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the marine preservation industry.
  • Possess a valid C12 or C14 certification.
  • Reliable transportation and attendance.
  • Local travel as needed.

Required tools:

  • 10”-12” adjustable wrenches
  • Scraper
  • Flashlight
  • Wire cutters
  • Flat head screwdriver
  • Channel locks
  • Utility knife
  • Inspection mirror

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).

Category: Marine Painter

Information
NOTE: The following description is a GENERAL Overview of this career and not a description of a particular job posting.

Marine Painters are skilled in the craft of covering various vessel surfaces, both interior and exterior, with protective coatings using brushes, spray guns, and rollers. Many kinds of paints/coatings are used as protection of steel, wood, fiberglass, and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, and protection of the underwater portion of vessels against the attachment of marine life. Painters must know the proper surface preparations, the best coating to use for each purpose and the accepted application techniques to obtain the desired results.

A Marine painter's typical duties include:
- Preparing the surface (by sanding, blasting, cleaning, etc.)
- Removing old coatings using chemicals
- Applying primers and finish coats
- Providing quality wood finishing
- Tinting paints
- Spray painting (indoors and outdoors)
- Sign work ( such as cutting stencils, hand lettering, silk screen lettering, etc.)
- Poster work (design and lay out)
- Graining, marbling, and flocking
- Gold and aluminum leaf application
- Estimating the quantity and type of coating needed, and the required amount of labor for each task

Marine Painters must also be familiar with, and trained in, the proper use of respiratory protection equipment such as respirators and other breathing devices.
Education
Typically, Marine Painting careers require a high school diploma.
Qualifications
Typically, the ideal Marine Painting candidate will posses:
- Previous job experience, particularly in a maritime setting
- Basic trade knowledge, such as the use of job related tools and equipment
- A strong work ethic (flexible, reliable, and punctual)

Company Information

Fairlead
Newport News, VA
Phone: 7574149960

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