Painter Position Available In Putnam, Florida

Painter 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars Palatka, FL 32177 St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget. Position Summary As a Painter, you will set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint a wide variety of products including metal, plastic, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, epoxy, or rust-proofing materials. Responsibilities Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards and make adjustments as necessary. Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers. Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines. Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment. Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rust proofing materials. Turn dials, hand wheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints. Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons. Record operational data on specified forms. Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks. Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating, sand blasting, or painting processes. Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, sand blast, or spray, using conveyors or pails. Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly. Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids. Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray. Remove materials, parts, or work pieces from painting, sand blasting, or coating machines, using hand tools. Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, hand trucks, or cranes. Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools. Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications. Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles. Place items or products on feed racks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts. Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products. Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes. Spray coated products with salt solutions to determine how they will resist corrosion. Clean and prep all areas to be painted using brooms, vacuums, rags, and degreasers. Qualifications Six months to one-year related experience High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Accountability

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Autonomy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Detail Oriented
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Organized
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Resource Management (People & Equipment)
• Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. Safety Awareness
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Technical Aptitude
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Applied Learning
• Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Communication, Oral
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Judgment
• The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Reliability
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You Medical, Dental, and Vision Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits Company paid Medical Gap Insurance Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Company Match 401K Paid holidays Personal and Vacation time St Johns Ship Building is 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.