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Painter 1/Class

FAIRLEAD INTEGRATED

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Compensation
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Location
Newport News, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid C12 Or C14 Certification

Job overview

The Painter 1/Class will operate high‑pressure washers and airless spray equipment to prepare and apply protective coatings on marine surfaces. Responsibilities include surface preparation, mixing coatings per specifications, adhering to safety and industry standards, working independently or in teams, and controlling costs while navigating confined spaces and elevated work areas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SSPC Surface Preparation StandardsOSHA Shipyard Industry StandardsCoating Mixing and ApplicationPreservation Tools Set‑Up and OperationEquipment TroubleshootingAdvanced Safety and PPE SelectionNAVSEA, USCG & Army Preservation RequirementsInspection and Checkpoint RequirementsProduct Data Sheets and SDS KnowledgeDEQ & EPA Regulatory RequirementsWork Specification InterpretationPressure Washer OperationAirless Spray Equipment Operation

Qualifications

5 Years Marine Preservation ExperienceValid C12 or C14 CertificationReliable Transportation and AttendanceLocal Travel as Needed

Full job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift Type: First Shift

Location99 JEFFERSON - NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607 US (Primary)

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

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