Marine Painter Blaster Journeyman

About the Company

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest’s premier ship repair facility. Founded in 2019, we offer vast ship repair capabilities from our facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with a focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, we are aggressively pursuing their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. Together with our sister companies Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Shared Ice Services, we represent the strength of Ice Cap Holdings’ presence in the Pacific Northwest maritime community. We strive to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes and seek tradesmen who share this vision.

About the Role

We are seeking an Experienced Journeyman Marine Painter Blaster to work primarily in surface preparation and painting of marine vessels currently under production or as finishing work on major repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting operations for surface preparation of interior and exterior tanks, engine rooms, interior compartments, and other sites as required by project specifications.
• Prepare coating materials by blasting, cleaning, preparing, masking, and mixing additives such as two- or three-part paints for tanks, voids, bilges, passageways, machinery/propulsion spaces, interior bulkheads, and exterior surfaces.
• Apply paint using brushes or rollers to meet specified millage requirements as directed by written technical instructions.
• Perform needle gunning, hand or mechanical sanding to prepare surfaces for final painting.
• Adhere to environmental requirements and best shipyard practices for acquisition, application, removal, and disposal of paint, paint waste, or residuals in accordance with OSHA, federal, and state laws.
• Apply paint free of discontinuities such as holidays, runs, and drips.
• Measure, cut, and install insulation materials (taping and covering) for insulation systems.
• Measure, cut, and apply vinyl stickers to hulls and assemblies as required.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating effective communication, adaptability, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Embrace ESR’s safety culture and practice safe shipyard work habits and housekeeping.
• Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with crew members and supervisors.
• Share trade knowledge with other employees, particularly those in learning or apprentice roles.
• Perform other tasks as needed in our dynamic start-up work environment.