* Painters

* Charleston, SC, USA

* $16 - $20

* Hourly

* Full Time

*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match*

About Company

?US Coatings (USC) and US Coatings Federal USCF have a strong reputation as a client-focused, value-added service provider to the marine industry, specializing in interior tank coatings, cleaning, and surface preparation services. US Coatings applies coatings for marine hulls, decks, and superstructures. USCF was founded in 2018 and is the 8(a) division of US Coatings.

USC is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Blaster/Painter must effectively and safely perform surface preparation, coatings application and all associated phases of industrial coatings.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepares surfaces and applies coatings to various structures, tanks, piping, and miscellaneous surfaces in accordance with customers specifications and manufacturers recommendations.

* Assembles, maintain, repairs, and cleans abrasive blasting and painting equipment.

* Mix and thin the coatings according to manufacturer's recommendations.

* Construct protective enclosures to avoid over spray of customers equipment.

* Assist in loading, unloading and storage of equipment and supplies.

* At all times perform his work in the safest possible manner. Immediately correct any unsafe condition.

* Perform onsite QA/QC functions, including paperwork and evaluation of employees

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Keep the jobsite clean by keeping it clear of all trash, unused paint materials, etc.

* Cooperates with US Coatings Superintendent and customers in carrying out assigned work.

* Direct the Helper/Laborer in proper work performance and job requirements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

* The blaster/painter must be highly productive, experienced in the multiple crafts involved and be an expert in the mechanic and use of all equipment, materials, and procedures necessary for the safe and effective surface preparation and application of coatings.

* The blaster/painter must be able to hold and a control 100 psi nozzle pressure.

* They must be proficient in spraying to maintain even milage.

* Must possess knowledge of and have experience in different coatings. (Epoxy, urethanes, polyesters, vinylesters.)

* Must have knowledge of Hazardous waste management.

* Some knowledge of rigging.

* Must be proficient in all Safety aspects of his craft.

* Must be proficient in QA/QC requirements of his craft.

* Preferably have knowledge and experience with marine blasting & painting

EQUIPMENT:

* Six bag Blast Pot (100 lb bags of abrasive) and blast hoses

* 8 Ton Blast Pot and associated Hopper and blast hoses

* Various size compressors, ranging from 185 CFM through 1600 CFM

* Conventional Spray Pots and associated Spray Guns

* Airless Spray Pumps and associated Spray Guns

* Various respiratory equipment

* Quality Control equipment, such as dry film thickness gauges

* Various type of Aerial Platforms and Manlifts

* Forklifts, bobcats

* Common hand tools, common power tools

* Ladders and ropes, tarps

* Barrel/fuel pump

* Generator

* Pressure Washers

* Personal protective equipment, including the following, but not limited to: Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, safety harness, leather gloves, chemical resistant gloves, respirators, ear plugs, and goggles.

EEO Statement:

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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