Marine Sandblaster / Painter

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of equipment, buildings and other structures, support equipment, and components, for both interior and exterior work.
  
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
  
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of the painting trade and take precautionary measures as needed.
  
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
  
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
  
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
• Valid country driver's license and passport.
  
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  
• Two (2) years of experience in a paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing or related field required.
  

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings and other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
  
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  
• Cover surfaces with canvas drop cloth or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
  
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster; or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
  
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors in order to determine work requirements.
  
• Remove fixtures such as frames, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
  
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.
  
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
  
• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofing membranes and caulking.
  
• Other duties as assigned by leadership