Marine Painter

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Shipyard

Salary Range: DOE:
Range of $22.55 – $43.76/hour

• Oversee and help with surface preparation; wash and/or pressure wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale and dirt; sand blast; mix paint; paint with brush, roller and sprayer; sand surfaces between coats and final coat to specified finish; clean and maintain equipment after each use; run aerial lift equipment

• Skills/knowledge test to be completed if interview is requested.
• Due to the secure nature of this project a pre-employment screening will be performed upon eligible candidate accepting our employment offer.

• Minimum 1 (one) year marine painting experience required.
• Sandblasting experience required.
• Five (5) years painting experience preferred.
• Understanding of paint formulas and specifications.
• Ability to read paint specifications and understand blueprints.
• Ability to calculate paint consumption.
• Recognize and resolve unsafe working conditions.
• Effectively communicate information and ideas in English.
• Available for overtime with minimal notice; specific projects will require 6 x 10-hour shifts.

Understand, promote and adhere to a Safety-First culture. Follow safety guidelines and requirements at all times. Will also understand and properly utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment for each situation.

This position routinely works with minimal supervision after instruction has been given. Candidates must be motivated and must be able to follow direction.

This position works both independently and as part of a team. The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with others within a team, and other trades of the organization is essential in this role.

Work is performed in a wide variety of environments including heights of 20 feet or more, small and confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions. Will bend, twist, kneel, walk, climb, and reach for 1-12 hours per day. Will crouch, stand for 1-12 hours per day. Will endure noise, fumes, dust, and inclement weather. Must be able to lift and carry 1-30 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds intermittently throughout the day.

Must be able to push and pull up to 75 pounds and safely wear a respirator when needed.

Benefit Package Includes:
Medical, Vision, Dental, Access to company clinic, Vacation pay, Sick pay, 8-Paid holidays, 401k Program with 7% employer contribution

DOE (Range of $22.55 – $43.76/hour)

Dakota Creek Industries, Inc is a drug free, smoke- and vape-free workplace. Prospective employees must pass a drug test and a physical as well as pre-employment screening.

In order to apply, please complete an application which may be downloaded from our website  The completed application must be emailed to  or faxed to  or mailed to P.O. Box 218 Anacortes, WA 98221 or dropped off at the Main Office at 820 4th Street in Anacortes.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form but may be included.

The position will close when filled.

Dakota Creek Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law