Job Details

Sandblasting And Painting Specialist

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases, at historic shipyards, and the home of the Alaskan Marine Highway System, our 2,500 dedicated employees across five states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

Position Summary:

Responsible for sandblasting steel products to required degree needed to SSPC standards, and directing associates where needed. Responsible for painting products to required specification and directing associates where needed. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision safely and efficiently. Other duties may be assigned. Live and exemplify the Vigor Values within self and team.

Essential Functions And Major Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain all sandblasting equipment
• Responsible for completing all assigned blasting tasks such as masking/protecting any surfaces from blast media
• Requires forklift training, blast media handling and storage
• Blast recovery and/or disposal processes
• Identification of non-serviceable blast media
• Perform Soluble Salt Tests and reference acceptance criteria
• Test and document environmental conditions and reference acceptance criteria
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on personal blast equipment including hose, nozzle, light, hood etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair field equipment including, blast pot, dust collector, vacuum, compressor, dehumidifier, etc.
• Lead a team in repair and maintenance of blast equipment including booths, reclaim systems, automatic blast machines, etc.
• Working knowledge of both airless and conventional spray equipment and techniques
• Responsible for completing assigned tasks such as:
• Performing SSPC SP1
• Masking
• Stripe Coating
• Maintaining associated painting equipment
• Care and identification of serviceable coatings and thinners
• Safe work habits
• Housekeeping
• Manage a daily budget of hours vs. daily output
• Flag any production issues that may impact the schedule
• Applies coatings to complex structures with minimal to no quality problems
• Epoxies and Acrylics
• Urethanes and Polysiloxanes
• Inorganic zinc and Moisture Cured Urethanes
• Operate and repair of Plural component pumps
• Interpersonal Contacts:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions
• Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist on projects
• Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
• Must understand good sandblasting/painting practice
• Must have working knowledge of different blast media and purpose
• Working knowledge of blast nozzle sizes, styles and purpose
• Working knowledge of all levels of surface preparation SPI-1
• Working knowledge of determining blast profile using Testex Tape
• Understand ricochet, dust collection, and airflow
• Working knowledge of post blast conditions such as rust bloom
• Knowledge of blast signals to communicate with blast pot tender
• Knowledge of basic operation of wheel blast machines
• Knowledge of blast pot tending requirements
• Ability to blast 100 square feet of test area to SP-10 in 1 hour
• Ability to determine PSI requirements and settings
• Ability to determine blast media suitability for use
• Ability to perform a blotter test in accordance with ASTM 4285
• Know SSPC written definitions of blast standards 5, 6, 7, 10
• Working knowledge of manufactures P.D.S.
• Ability to mix coatings in accordance with P.D.S
• Working knowledge of between coat preparation
• Working knowledge of surface preparation standards SP1-SP10
• An ability to function in a safe manner and in accordance with company and industry standards
• Able to identify and repair unsafe conditions
• Ability to set-up/teardown, and clean paint application equipment
• Ability to calculate required WFT needed in order to achieve desired DFT
• Knowledge of what the number on an airless tip signify
• Knowledge to identify a distorted spray fan/pattern and ways to correct
• Ability to coat 100 square feet with less than 2% rework in 15 minutes with no Holidays
• Perform Soluble Salt Tests and reference acceptance criteria
• Test and document environmental conditions and reference acceptance criteria
• Conduct Dry Film Thickness measurements according to SSPC PA-2
• Education And/Or Experience:
• 3 years' experience in industrial sandblasting/painting, or a demonstrated skill set allowing individual to blast/paint to specifications with minimal oversight.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Must demonstrate the ability to obtain the following certifications within two years of hire:
• C-12
• CAS
• C-7
• OSHA 10
• Aerial / Boom lift
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift, carry 60LBs, or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Work Environment:
• May be exposed to excessive noise, paint gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. May work in confined spaces or at height. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary. This position may require occasional travel within the greater metropolitan area. Unless approved by the General Manager in advance, mileage accrued within this expected work areas will not be eligible for reimbursement but will be in alignment with Vigor's reimbursement policy.
• Citizenship:
• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
• Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
• Vigor Values:
• Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
• Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
• Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
• Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
• At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include: Medical RX Dental 401(k) Life AD&D Pension EAP PTO Paid Holidays
• Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and