Bottom Painter / Laborer

The Port Townsend Shipwrights Co Op is looking for a Bottom Painter and Laborer! Our bottom painters need to be able to be clean shaven for a professional respirator fit test, need to be able to lift up to 75lbs and work for extended periods of time holding a sanding machine over their heads. Safety is very important to us so we require wearing respirators and PPE to protect you from toxic substances. The job entails scraping, sanding and painting the bottom of our boats, often outside. Motivated and talented team members will be able to expand their job tasks and skills assisting with other jobs in our full-service boatyard.

What We Are Looking For

The General Laborer is a valuable member of our experienced team of marine trade professionals. The typical tasks of an entry-level General Laborer at PTSC include assisting others, preparing vessels, using hand tools, depending on customer needs and your skill set and experience. You will work in the shop and on boats at our facility in the The Port Townsend Boatyard at the Port of Port Townsend. The length, scope and complexity of each project varies and you will get to work alongside other marine trades professionals such as shipwrights, electricians, mechanics, riggers, and metal workers.

Contributing to the success of the General Laborer are efficiency, tidiness, safety and speed, as well as communication skills and teamwork, physical strength and stamina, and the ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces.

What You Might Be Asked To Do

• Prepare and protect vessel for work, build and set up scaffolding
• Scrape, sand and paint boat bottoms
• Report to and communicate with the job lead or manager daily
• Assist others, run errands, fire watch
• Sweep floors, empty trash cans
• Sand overhead, vacuum sandblast for 8 hours a day
• Use hand tools, including needlegun, blowtorches, jackhammers, drills, saws, pressure washers, grinders
• Grind metal and fiberglass
• Drive company vehicles, handle forklift
• Clean boats, polish metal
• Provide shop-level general painting
• Cut plugs
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs
• Handle and transport chemicals and supplies
• Clean and store tools and equipment
• Know and follow health and safety regulations
• Accept direction, ask questions and communicate and work with crew
• Perform research
• Have patience for repetitive tasks
• Pay attention to process and detail
• Perform all aspects of vessel painting/finishing including bottom paint
• Understand basic paint and varnish systems as well as procedures, tools and techniques for surface preparation
• Understand importance of vessel protection and clean work
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies We Value

• Flexible and friendly, easy-going demeanor
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to listen and follow instructions
• Comfortable working from ladders and scaffolding
• Able to stand, squat, kneel and lift up to 75lbs
• Self-motivated and able to function effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Hard worker who manages time well, is tidy, efficient, precise and safe

What we Offer

For full-time employees we offer a competitive wage, medical insurance covered at 100% for the employee, long-term disability, and a generous HSA contribution. All employees are eligible for a 3% IRA match, paid sick time, vacation time, and discretionary bonuses.

EEO Statement

The Port Townsend Shipwrights Co Op is an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on an individual’s sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, hair texture or hair style, national origin, religion, age, marital status, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by state, federal or local law. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co Op will make reasonable accommodations of working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.

The full job description can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FOloEHJcfAd3TrVJlRl58otgRJKZEzgbcoWuiRQGlZ0/edit

As part of the interview process you will be asked to complete an application which you can find online at https://ptshipwrights.com/2018/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Employment-Application-082622-5.pdf. Please submit a resume and application to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26