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Vigor Fab LLC Vigor Shipyards Painter Associate 3 Dayshift in Seattle, Washington
Vigor Values Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day. 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision. Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures Performs sandblast and painting duties. Individually, and as a member of a work crew, blasts coatings off ship hull and tanks to prepare steel surfaces for painting. Tends paint pot and paint equipment. Operates shot blasting booth in shop. Primes and color coats parts in paint booth. Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including but not limited to, 100 feet. Proper cares and safely uses of hand and power tools and all company property. Prepares surfaces for painting: cleaning and masking. Sets up and operates painting equipment: airless, conventional, brush and roller. Applies epoxy, enamel and industrial coatings. Maintains painting equipment: hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns and tips. Knowledge of SSPC (Structural Steel Painting Council) specifications. Sets up and operates sandblasting equipment: pot tending. Maintains sandblasting equipment: hoses, nozzles, and gaskets: electric and air. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises. KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS: Communicates effectively independently or in a group. Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Shipyard terminology and shipboard familiarity. Proper care and use of respirators and identification of type required for operation. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED preferred. Two years industrial painting and/or blasting work experience. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience. Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level. Associate 3 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level. Associate 4 (noted in payroll as AS35) Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties. Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill, but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision. (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: HAZWOPER- First Responder Awareness Level Four hour fire watch certification, must be obtained within 30 days of hire Highlift certification Two hour course in pot tending safety PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Painter must transfer tools (deck scaler, scaling hammer, needle gun) to/from area of need. Require