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Paint and Fiberglass Assistant (26487)
$39k-51k (estimate)
Full Time | IT Outsourcing & Consulting
5 Days Ago
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. is Hiring a Paint and Fiberglass Assistant (26487) Near Fort Myers, FL
The Paint and Fiberglass Assistant will assist with fiberglass repairs and fabrication, and paint and gel coat restoration and preservation. Vessel detailing, bottom preparation, and painting will also fall under this classification as needed.
Duties And Responsibilities
DYS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00 plus full benefits. The compensation will be determined depending on factors including, but not limited to, experience and performance.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist with the execution of approved work as a hands-on technician
- Wash and prepare vessels in preparation for top-coat treatment and apply compounds and waxes appropriate for each substrate
- Buff, wax, and final wash-down after the job is complete, and pre-delivery prep
- Assist with fiberglass fabrication and repair both structural as well as cosmetic
- Assist with Awlgrip paint work on full yacht paint projects, blends, and repairs.
- Assist with detailing as needed
- Work with the bottom crew with the preparation and painting of boat bottoms
- Effective communication skills are needed to work with fellow employees, management, and occasionally conversing with the customers.
- Work with the parts manager to identify needed supplies.
- Ability to follow directions in a professional manner.
- Maintain and turn in appropriate paperwork with regard to time and materials used on each job
- At least one year of field experience in fiberglass repair and fabrication
- At least one year of field experience in paint restoration and application
- Experience in using volatile organic compounds and other toxic chemicals including, but not limited to: acetone, styrene, epoxy resin, polyester resin, vinylester resin and gelcoats, MEK peroxide, paint thinners, and other specialty topside paint products and additives
- Experience in applying finishes using manual and pneumatic (spray) applications
- Experience using both Awlgrip & Awlgrip 2000.
- Experience in the application of various compounds & waxes using manual or mechanical processes
- Overall knowledge of fiberglass, gelcoat, and paint finishes
- Ability to recognize different exterior coatings and how to treat and service each one
- Ability to recognize and know when to ask for assistance
- Ability to protect work area, as well as be aware of how ongoing work affects vessels and structures in the immediate vicinity of the work being executed
- Ability to operate gasoline and electrical compressors, and be familiar with their maintenance needs
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs on a regular basis to move buckets of water, ladders, supplies, and maneuver electric polisher. Must also be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis to move items on a vessel such as furniture.
- Valid Florida Drivers License with a clean driving record. An unsatisfactory driving record would contain infractions worse than minor traffic violations.
- Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel
- Perform prolonged standing
- Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis
- Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis
- Lift/push/pull a battery weighing 59 pounds without assistance on a regular basis
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs on a regular basis to move buckets of water, ladders, supplies, and maneuver electric polisher. Must also be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis to move items on a vessel such as furniture.
- Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps) to access vessels and vessel equipment
- Ability to work at heights above 12 feet, while working from a ladder, scaffolding, and/or lifts to access vessels and vessel equipment
- Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment
- Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles
- Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment
- Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety lines, floatation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
- Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including heat, humidity, and sun
- Able to work in an environment where you are occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Ability to enter small spaces, openings, and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
- Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
- Able to utilize adequate visual skills
- Able to work within an environment where the noise level is usually loud
- Ability to fully extend the arm or arms while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side, and reaching down with tools and/or equipment
- Ability to perceive attributes of an object/materials such as size, shape, temperature, and texture
- Observe all safety signs, notices and understand safety procedures, and attend safety meetings
- Close-toe shoes are required in the entire service facility when walking outside the administration offices, as well as safety glasses and PPE
DYS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00 plus full benefits. The compensation will be determined depending on factors including, but not limited to, experience and performance.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
SALARY
$39k-51k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/12/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
10/09/2024
WEBSITE
lrs.com
HEADQUARTERS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1979
TYPE
Private
CEO
RICHARD H LEVI
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
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