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Marine Sprayer & Blaster

MAIN INDUSTRIES, INC. - 4.1

Hampton, VA Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Compressor operation Watercraft finishing Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Cleaning (surface preparation method) Safety equipment Abrasive blasting Power tools Industrial equipment Hand tools

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Hampton, VA Job Type:

Full-Time | Hourly Build Your Career with Main Industries For over 50 years, Main Industries has been a trusted leader in the marine and industrial services industry. From our beginnings as a premier marine coatings company, we've grown into a multi-craft leader specializing in surface preparation, protective coatings, scaffolding, and industrial access solutions. We're seeking experienced Marine Sprayers & Blasters to join our team. This combination role requires experience in both abrasive blasting and spray painting. If you're safety-minded, dependable, and skilled in preparing marine and industrial surfaces and applying protective coatings using spray equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

Competitive hourly pay, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and applicable licenses.

Location:

Hampton, Virginia. Local candidates are preferred. What You'll Do As a Marine Sprayer & Blaster, you'll perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation and apply marine and industrial protective coating systems using spray equipment. You'll operate and maintain blasting and painting equipment, prepare surfaces to required standards, apply coatings in accordance with project specifications, and work with supervisors and quality control personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project completion. Essential Responsibilities Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation on marine vessels, tanks, structural steel, and industrial surfaces. Operate abrasive blasting equipment, blast pots, hoses, nozzles, air compressors, and related equipment safely and efficiently. Prepare surfaces to required cleanliness and profile standards in accordance with project specifications. Apply marine and industrial protective coatings using airless, conventional, or other approved spray painting equipment. Apply primers, intermediate coats, finish coats, and specialty coatings in accordance with project specifications and manufacturer requirements. Set up, operate, inspect, clean, and properly shut down abrasive blasting and spray painting equipment. Inspect blast hoses, couplings, nozzles, spray guns, pumps, hoses, tips, fittings, and related equipment before use. Mix, thin, and prepare coatings in accordance with manufacturer instructions and project requirements. Monitor coating application to achieve required coverage, thickness, and finish. Perform blasting and spray painting in tanks, compartments, confined spaces, exterior surfaces, and other areas aboard marine vessels or industrial facilities. Assist with containment setup and maintaining controlled work areas as required. Coordinate with brush and roll painters and other crew members to complete stripe coating, touch-up work, and areas that cannot be effectively spray painted. Work with supervisors and quality control personnel to ensure surface preparation and coating application meet project specifications and quality requirements. Protect adjacent surfaces and equipment from abrasive blasting debris, overspray, and coating contamination. Handle and stage abrasive materials, coatings, tools, and equipment. Follow all company, customer, and jobsite safety procedures. Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification, and hazard signs at jobsites. Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment and respiratory protection. Perform housekeeping duties and maintain clean and organized work areas. Work effectively as part of a team to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience performing both abrasive blasting and spray painting in a marine, shipyard, industrial, construction, or heavy industrial environment. Knowledge of abrasive blasting equipment, surface preparation techniques, and protective coating application. Experience operating blast pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, airless spray equipment, or conventional spray painting equipment. Ability to properly set up, operate, clean, and maintain blasting and spray painting equipment. Knowledge of marine and industrial coating application techniques. Basic knowledge of coating mixing, application requirements, and wet and dry film thickness. Ability to safely use hand and power tools. Ability to understand and follow project specifications, work instructions, manufacturer requirements, and supervisor directions. Ability to work in physically demanding environments and wear required respiratory protection. Strong commitment to safety, quality, dependability, and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing abrasive blasting and spray painting in shipyards or aboard marine vessels. Knowledge of

SSPC/AMPP

surface preparation and protective coating standards. Experience applying high-performance marine and industrial protective coating systems. Experience working on U.S. Navy, commercial shipbuilding, or ship repair projects. Experience with containment and ventilation systems used during blasting and coating operations. Familiarity with plural-component or specialty coating application equipment. Current TWIC Credential or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned work. Forklift, JLG, aerial man-lift, or other applicable equipment certifications. Physical Requirements This position requires work in demanding marine and industrial environments.

Candidates must be able to:

Lift up to 70 pounds without assistance. Perform physically demanding work for extended periods. Work in confined spaces, including tanks and vessel compartments. Work aboard maritime vessels and in active shipyard and industrial environments. Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at elevated heights. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, blast hoods, protective clothing, and fall protection. Maintain the physical ability to safely handle blasting hoses, spray guns, and related equipment for extended periods. Perform work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Additional Requirements Must meet all applicable federal and state employment requirements. Reliable transportation is required. Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screenings, including drug screening (including marijuana), employment eligibility verification, and background screening where permitted by law. Must be able to successfully complete required respirator fit testing and respiratory safety training. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts based on project requirements. Overtime opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. Benefits Main Industries offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Benefits include:

Competitive Hourly Pay Paid Vacation Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Career Growth Opportunities Stable, Year-Round Employment Why Main Industries? Celebrating over 50 years of industry leadership. Safety-first culture. Modern equipment and challenging work. Opportunities for advancement and specialized training. Team-oriented environment where your contributions make a difference. Main Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience performing both abrasive blasting and spray painting in a marine, shipyard, industrial, construction, or heavy industrial environment. Knowledge of abrasive blasting equipment, surface preparation techniques, and protective coating application. Experience operating blast pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, airless spray equipment, or conventional spray painting equipment. Ability to properly set up, operate, clean, and maintain blasting and spray painting equipment. Knowledge of marine and industrial coating application techniques. Basic knowledge of coating mixing, application requirements, and wet and dry film thickness. Ability to safely use hand and power tools. Ability to understand and follow project specifications, work instructions, manufacturer requirements, and supervisor directions. Ability to work in physically demanding environments and wear required respiratory protection. Strong commitment to safety, quality, dependability, and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing abrasive blasting and spray painting in shipyards or aboard marine vessels. Knowledge of

SSPC/AMPP

surface preparation and protective coating standards. Experience applying high-performance marine and industrial protective coating systems. Experience working on U.S. Navy, commercial shipbuilding, or ship repair projects. Experience with containment and ventilation systems used during blasting and coating operations. Familiarity with plural-component or specialty coating application equipment. Current TWIC Credential or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned work. Forklift, JLG, aerial man-lift, or other applicable equipment certifications. Physical Requirements This position requires work in demanding marine and industrial environments.

Candidates must be able to:

Lift up to 70 pounds without assistance. Perform physically demanding work for extended periods. Work in confined spaces, including tanks and vessel compartments. Work aboard maritime vessels and in active shipyard and industrial environments. Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at elevated heights. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, blast hoods, protective clothing, and fall protection. Maintain the physical ability to safely handle blasting hoses, spray guns, and related equipment for extended periods. Perform work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Additional Requirements Must meet all applicable federal and state employment requirements. Reliable transportation is required. Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screenings, including drug screening (including marijuana), employment eligibility verification, and background screening where permitted by law. Must be able to successfully complete required respirator fit testing and respiratory safety training. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts based on project requirements. Overtime opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. We're seeking experienced Marine Sprayers & Blasters to join our team. This combination role requires experience in both abrasive blasting and spray painting. If you're safety-minded, dependable, and skilled in preparing marine and industrial surfaces and applying protective coatings using spray equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

Competitive hourly pay, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and applicable licenses. What You'll Do As a Marine Sprayer & Blaster, you'll perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation and apply marine and industrial protective coating systems using spray equipment. You'll operate and maintain blasting and painting equipment, prepare surfaces to required standards, apply coatings in accordance with project specifications, and work with supervisors and quality control personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project completion.