Job Description
Position Summary:
Bollinger Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Blaster/Painter responsible for preparing, blasting, and painting vessel components, equipment, and interiors/exteriors using various blasting equipment, spray guns, brushes, and rollers. This full-time, non-executive role involves surface preparation, application of paint and coatings, equipment operation, and maintenance to ensure surfaces meet quality and safety specifications within the shipbuilding industry.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare surfaces for painting using solvents
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Mix primers or paints according to specifications
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Apply paint using spray guns, rollers, or brushes
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Maintain blasting and painting equipment by cleaning and proper storage
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Regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixtures through equipment valves
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Start and operate equipment to direct blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air over surfaces
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Manually direct nozzles over large parts for blasting
Qualifications:
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Knowledge of spray guns, their application, and maintenance
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Knowledge of various blasting and painting products and techniques
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Understanding of safety requirements for spray painting
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Prior blasting/painting experience in heavy industrial or shipbuilding environment preferred
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
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Handling of abrasive materials and chemicals
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Operation of blasting and painting equipment
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Work in industrial and shipyard settings with exposure to dust and fumes
Reporting:
Not explicitly stated; typically reports to Foreman or Supervisor
Location:
Pascagoula, MS, US
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