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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders lists this MARINE PAINTER/BLASTER JOURNEYMAN NBB opportunity in freeland, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Marine Painter/Blaster Journeyman NBBIce Floe LLC - Freeland, WA 98249OverviewSalary Range $33.90 - $35.70 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category ConstructionDescriptionAt Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, we celebrate that we are able to do what we are passionate about and earn a living doing it. We are always looking for new ways to keep every member of our team productive, happy, and healthy. Weve built a company we truly love. We take pride in our work, the high-quality boats we build, our community, and in ourselves. We value and excel in our trades / professions. We believe in stimulating work. We are actively shaping the industry through our progressive solutions to building quality vessels that delight our customers. NBBB has always known that our people are what makes us great. Shipbuilding can be a challenging and complicated business, and success requires the skills and talents of a diverse group of people. People of different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs have helped create NBBBs 50-plus-year tradition of shipbuilding excellence. We value the perspectives, solutions, and ideas that come from our impassioned and experienced workforce. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.We are now seeking an Experienced Journeyman Marine Painter/Blaster, who will work primarily in surface preparation and painting of marine vessels currently under production or as finishing work on major repair projects.What You Will DoPerform duties associated with abrasive blasting operations for surface preparation of interior and exterior tanks, engine room and interior compartments and other sites as required by each project -- based upon specifications for each vessel.Prepare coating materials by blasting, cleaning, preparing, masking and mixing in various additives such as two- or three-part paints for:tanks,voids,bilges,passageways,machinery/propulsion spaces,interior bulkheads andexterior surfacesall with the proper applications with brushes or rollers, for the paint millage required by written technical direction.Perform needle gunning, hand or mechanical sanding to prepare the surface for final painting.Meet environmental requirements and best Shipyard practices in acquisition, application, removal and disposal of paint, paint waste or residuals in accordance with OSHA requirements and federal and state lawsApply paint free of discontinuities such as holidays, runs, and drips.Measure for, cut, and install needed insulation materials (taping and covering) for insulation systems.Measure, cut, and apply vinyl stickers to hull and assemblies as required.Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeepingDevelop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisorsShare your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice rolesOther tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environmentQualificationsWhat You Bring to Our Team4+ years' experience as a Marine PainterAbility to perform full range of skills required for journeymen in the paint trade, including both the blasting and spraying from start to finish with little supervisionAwareness of and respect for regulatory standards (SOLIS, ABS, and PSPC)Ability to understand and apply basic math skillsRespect for environmental stewardship in use, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materialsKnowledge of shipyard safety practicesHigh School Education or equivalent or relevant vocational educationAbility to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprintsAbility to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.Ability to work overtime or shift work as necessaryAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.What Additional Things Would Distinguish YouCertification as a C-12 air sprayer and C-14 airless sprayer (NACE/NBPI; SSPC standards)Certification as a C-7 blaster (NACE/NBPI; SSPC standards)Experience and knowledge of epoxiesBasic Welding Skills (Stick welding)Certification or skills and experience in driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklift or manliftsKnowledge of and experience using fibrous protective coverings (for insulation work)Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions with paint sprayers and other machinery used in the tradePrevious experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair)Certification as a Shipyard Competent PersonInterest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership rolesBenefits:401k with company matchingHealth insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceGroup Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programsPaid time off9 paid holidaysVision insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCulture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship ProgramsNichols Bros. Boat Builders is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.Equal Employment Opportunity: Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.
Worksite address
freeland, WA, 98249, US
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