Blaster​/Spray

We have an exciting opportunity Painters/Blastersin Norfolk,VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of seven years experience with accomplishing Corrosion Control and Preservation in the Marine Industry
• Minimum 120 hours of “hands on” experience operating 40K PSI water-jetting equipment.
• Minimum 200 hours of “hands on” experience operating 3500 – 5000 PSI pressure washers for cleaning of ships hulls.
• Minimum of 800 hours of “hands on” experience with Airless Spray paint application and/or Abrasive Blasting and/or Installation and Maintenance of vessel containment systems.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions
• Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
• Removes old paint and debris from all types of substrates by;
  Scraping, Chipping and Sanding.
• Operate; 3,000 to 5,000
  
  PSI Pressure Washers and wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Operate 40,000
  
  PSI Ultra-High Pressure Water Jetting equipment.
• Mix Solvents and Coatings accurately to formula.
• Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
• Capable of brush and roll painting for passing all inspection processes
• Be familiar with and exercise proper procedures for; painting in confined spaces.
• Control costs in assigned area of responsibility.
• Complete tasks with little to no supervision
• Other duties may be assigned as workload requirements dictate.
• Understand and act upon simple instruction
• Work independently to complete job assignments
• Must have regular, reliable attendance

• The following tools are expected to be part of the 1st Class Corrosion Control Technician’s, employee provided and maintained toolbox:
  • Tool bag or Toolbox
  • “5 in 1” Painter’s Tool
  • Large Wire Brush
  • Flashlight
  • 25ft. Tape Measure
  • Utility Knife (“Box Cutter”)
  • Wire Cutter
  • Adjustable wrenches (10” & 12”)
  • Flat Tip Screwdrivers
  • “Channel-lock” Pliers

• First shift starts at 6AM and Second shift starts  work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts.

• Localisup to $28for 1stClass
• Non-Localisup to $23.00 for 1st Class with $120/Per Diem