Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest’s Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. Together with our sister company Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Shared Ice Services, we represent the heft and might of Ice Cap Holdings’ presence in the maritime community of the Pacific Northwest. With impressive dry-docking capacity, and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen, ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.
We are now seeking an Experienced Journeyman Marine Painter Blaster, who will work primarily in surface preparation and painting of marine vessels currently under production or as finishing work on major repair projects.
What You will Do
Perform duties associated with abrasive blasting operations for surface preparation of interior and exterior tanks, engine room and interior compartments and other sites as required by each project - based upon specifications for each vessel.
Prepare coating materials by blasting, cleaning, preparing, masking and mixing in various additives such as two- or three-part paints for:
all with the proper applications with brushes or rollers, for the paint millage required by written technical direction.
Perform needle gunning, hand or mechanical sanding to prepare the surface for final painting.
Meet environmental requirements and best Shipyard practices in acquisition, application, removal and disposal of paint, paint waste or residuals in accordance with OSHA requirements and federal and state laws
Apply paint free of discontinuities such as holidays, runs, and drips.
Measure for, cut, and install needed insulation materials (taping and covering) for insulation systems.
Measure, cut, and apply vinyl stickers to hull and assemblies as required.
Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisors
Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles
Other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environment
