Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Hiring for Painter st Class – In Guam, USA at Galveston, TX Full Time

Project Details:

• Will be working 7 days a week 10hrs a day.
• Duration is for 2 months.
• Meal per diem.
• Travel accommodations will be covered by company.
• Will need Lead awareness training certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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, doorknobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

Required Education & Experience:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• 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.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

• Mill gauges, both dry and wet.
• Profile gauge, both compare and micro gauge.
• Spray guns; HVLP, electrostatic, and aluminizer.
• Distilling unit.

Special Skills:

• 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.

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