Painter - 1st Class

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers. 
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. 
3. Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. 
4. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines. 
5. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications. 
6. Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces. 
7. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. 
8. Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly. 
9. May be required to remove fixtures such, doorknobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting. 

Required Education & Experience: 

1. High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred. 
2. Industrial and/or marine painting experience preferred: 

• 1st Class: Minimum of 3 years 
• 2nd Class: Minimum of 1-3 years 

Working Conditions: 

1. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. 
2. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment. 
3. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. 
4. Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. 
5. Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours. 
6. The work requires extended 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: 

1. Mill gauges, both dry and wet. 
2. Profile gauge, both compare and micro gauge. 
3. Spray guns; HVLP, electrostatic, and aluminizer. 
4. Distilling unit. 

Special Skills: 

1. Willing to learn and become familiar with air permit regulations. 
2. Perform basic mathematical functions. 
3. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. 
4. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals. 
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
6. High performance and a strong team player. 
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 identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  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: [email protected].