Deckhand
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Production, General Labor, Installation Technician
Description
Position requires willingness to learn, and the ability to follow directions concerning blasting in the marine industry. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.
JOB TITLEDeckhand
REPORTS TOBlast Foreman and Superintendents
PAY RANGE$20.00 - $25.00 hourly DOE
SUMMARY OF POSITIONPosition requires willingness to learn, and the ability to follow directions concerning blasting in the marine industry. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTSPerform duties associated with blast operations; maintain a clean work environment in location of blast operations; test and repair any non‑working blast hoses; assist foreman with marking‑up of work areas/tanks as directed; remove grit as directed by foreman; keep dust collector clean/in working order; change filters in dehumidifier as needed; must work within OSHA requirements relative to the shipbuilding industry; must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations;
accurately operate, clean, and maintain all assigned equipment; properly store equipment; must be able to correctly and promptly follow directions. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner. Overtime or shift work involved most of the time.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFormal or informal on‑the‑job training and/or one year experience in the marine industry.
REQUIRED SKILLSAbility to take direction required. Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRegularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions.
May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks. Must be able to follow clean shaven policy.
Must be able to carry out simple directions in a safe, timely, and productive manner.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSMay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
EQUIPMENT USEDBlast pot, hopper, forklift, dust collector, industrial vacuum units, pressure washer, air compressors, hoses, ductwork, pneumatic tools, electric tools, hand tools, vacuum bottles, compressed air, and other tools used in the maritime blasting and coating industry. Items listed are a representative sample but not an all‑inclusive list. Blast equipment can be stationary, or trailer mounted. May include the operation of abrasive recycling systems.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone
WORKING CONDITIONSRepetitive, physical work. Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees. Often works on scaffold & ladders for periods of time.
SAFETYTo avoid injury, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, such as safety clothing, safety devices to protect eyes, head, hearing, and other items/practices to protect personnel from bodily harm.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONIMIA, LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full‑time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly…
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