Painter Journey Level

Job Listing ID:

4489005

Job Title:

Painter Journey Level Application Deadline:

06/09/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/11/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision. Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures Performs sandblast and painting duties. Individually, and as a member of a work crew, blasts coatings off ship hull and tanks to prepare steel surfaces for painting. Mixes and applies paint to shop or ship parts with brushes, rollers and spray equipment. Tends paint pot and paint equipment. Operates and maintains water and sandblasting equipment. Operates high lift and forklift. Operates shot blasting booth in shop. Primes and color coats parts in paint booth. Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including but not limited to, 100 feet. Proper cares and safely uses of hand and power tools and all company property. Prepares surfaces for painting: cleaning and masking. Sets up and operates painting equipment: airless, conventional, brush and roller. Applies epoxy, enamel and industrial coatings. Maintains painting equipment: hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns and tips. Knowledge of SSPC (Structural Steel Painting Council) specifications. Sets up and operates sandblasting equipment: pot tending. Maintains sandblasting equipment: hoses, nozzles, and gaskets: electric and air. Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS

Communicates effectively independently or in a group. Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Shipyard terminology and shipboard familiarity. Proper care and use of respirators and identification of type required for operation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED preferred. Two years industrial painting and/or blasting work experience. Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience. Journey Level Support Demonstrated proficiency in 1 of the support groupings and knowledge of a core/main ship repair area (1 certification or equivalent) OR demonstrated proficiency of 2 support services areas. Requires some supervision to perform more complex jobs/tasks but is able to perform majority of job duties independently, with minimal supervision. Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.

Job Classification:

Painters, Construction and Maintenance Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$40.04 per Hour Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A