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GULF COPPER & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Painter 1st Class (Night Shift) in Galveston, Texas
Painter 1st Class
Gulf Copper is currently seeking painters who are ready and eager to work.
Benefits:
- 401 (k)
- Group Health and Dental Plan
- Short -and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Holiday and Vacation Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
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.
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``` 2. 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.
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``` 3. 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.
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``` 4. Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
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``` 5. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
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``` 6. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications.
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``` 7. Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces.
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``` 8. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
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``` 9. Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
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``` 10. May be required to remove fixtures such, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
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``` 2. 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.
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``` 2. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
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``` 3. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
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``` 4. Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
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``` 5. Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours.
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``` 6. 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.
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``` 2. Profile gauge, both compare and microgauge.
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``` 3. Spray guns; HVLP, electrostatic, and aluminizer.
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``` 4. Distilling unit.
Special Skills:
- Willing to learn and become familiar with air permit regulations.
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``` 2. Perform basic mathematical functions.
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``` 3. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
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``` 4. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
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``` 5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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``` 6. High performance and a strong team player.
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``` 7. Commitment to company policies, values and safety program.
* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identit , national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email:hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail:hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.