What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter 2nd Class position at Gulf Copper and Manufacturing?
Location: Port Arthur
Benefits
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
We also prohibit retaliation against anyone who files a complaint, participates in an investigation, or opposes discriminatory practices. Your right to a fair and equitable workplace is a priority for us.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].
Benefits
- 401 (k)
- Group Health & Dental Plan
- Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Holiday & Vacation Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
- Prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting by removing old finishes, grease, rust, scale, and dirt by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Mix and match colors of paint, stain, shellac, calcimine or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies or according to formula and specifications.
- Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
- Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications.
- Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces.
- Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
- May be required to remove fixtures such, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
- Industrial and/or marine painting experience preferred:
- 1st Class: 3-5 years
- 2nd Class: 1-3 years
- Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
- Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
- Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
- Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
- Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours.
- The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
- Mill gauges, both dry and wet.
- Profile gauge, both compare and microgauge.
- Spray guns; HVLP, electrostatic, and aluminizer.
- Distilling unit.
- Willing to learn and become familiar with air permit regulations.
- Perform basic mathematical functions.
- Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High performance and a strong team player.
- Commitment to company policies, values and safety program.
We also prohibit retaliation against anyone who files a complaint, participates in an investigation, or opposes discriminatory practices. Your right to a fair and equitable workplace is a priority for us.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].
