Painter Associate 1 Swing Shift

Description Vigor Marine Group is a national partner in marine maintenance, modernization, fabrication, and services. Hourly Rate $30.07 Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi‑craft work crew, performing work with minimal supervision. Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures Tends paint pot and paint equipment Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including but not limited to 100 feet Proper cares and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property Prepares surfaces for painting: cleaning and masking Maintains painting equipment: hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns and tips Maintains sandblasting equipment: hoses, nozzles, and gaskets: electric and air Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 1 Proficient in both Fire Watch and general clean up. Grinds pipe and structural steel under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Pulls leads and/or cable as directed. May also perform Fire Watch related duties. To progress to the next level, they must have three basic Ship Repair Skills and acquire three more. 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 to/from area of need. Requires vertically transferring tools weighing up to 15 lbs from 4" to 76", up to 20/hr. Painter must transfer 2‑gallon bucket of paint to/from area of need. Requires vertically/horizontally transferring 2‑gallon bucket weighing up to 30 lbs from 12" to 60", up to 2/hr., a distance of up to 40 feet without mechanical assistance. Painter must transfer 5‑gallon bucket of paint to/from area of need. Requires vertically/horizontally transferring 5‑gallon bucket weighing up to 55 lbs from 18" to 36", up to 10/hr., a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance. Painter must transfer 5‑gallon bucket of AF paint to/from area of need. Requires vertically/horizontally transferring 5‑gallon bucket weighing up to 95 lbs from 18" to 36", up to 10/hr., a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance. Painter must layout dry dock electrical blast hoses, bull air lines. Must horizontally transfer dry dock electrical blast hoses, bull air lines requiring a force up to 80 lbs, up to 1/hr., a distance up to 150 ft. Painter must lower/raise 5‑gallon bucket of paint in/out of area of need. Requires upper body forces up to 55 lbs, up to 20/hr. Painter must operate sandblasting gun, power tools such as deck grinder, needle gun requiring coupling forces up to 20 lbs, up to 15/hr. Painter must access tanks, scaffolding, job locations. Requires climbing ladder up to 100 rungs/hr in 8 hr. Painter must access vessels, job locations. Requires climbing stairs up to 100 steps/hr in 8 hr. Painter must access tanks, bilge areas. Must access spaces with specific entries (15") x (21"). Painter must access work locations; works off JLG, scaffolding. Must tolerate heights up to 100 ft. Painter must access double bottom, bilge areas. Must work in spaces with limited headroom of 36 in. Painter must prepare, mask off surfaces for painting. Requires repetitive assumption of posture to access a point from the floor up to 60/hr. Painter must stand to perform painting and sandblasting duties. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 2 hr continuously, for a total of up to 7 hr per 8 hr. Painter must tolerate working environment with inside ambient temperatures. Painter must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures. Painter requires vision to perform painting and sandblasting duties. Painter must access sandblasting/paint booths, shops, vessels, work locations. Requires walking up to 3.0 mi in 8 hr. Interpersonal Contacts Interaction/communication with others: Communicates with others on site to ensure safety/coordinate work efforts. Works alone/independently: Frequently works in pairs. Directs/supervises others: Not required. Repetitive work: Work consists of performing similar painting related tasks throughout the day. Attention to detail: Surface preparation and color choices must be accurate. Flexibility: Priorities changed during the day. Work Environment Works indoors: Frequently Works outdoors: Continually Other Exposures: May be exposed to paints, sand, petroleum, upper extremity vibration, paint thinners, free silica, asbestos, epoxy, dust and heights Safety equipment required: Wears hard hat, respirator, gloves, hearing protection, fall restraint and eye protection. Must wear long sleeved clothing and leather boots with steel safety toes. Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses hoses, high‑lift, shovel, ladder, scaffolding, high‑pressure water wash, 100 to 600 pound pressure pots, hydro pumps, brushes, rollers, 1‑1/4 inch blast hose, blast nozzle, air‑fed respirators/blast hoods, forklift, sandblast hoppers, vacuum units, D.H., and air mixers (drill motors). Required hygiene standards: Per company standards. Eligibility This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status. Background and Drug Screening 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. EEO Statement Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non‑retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation