Painter III (First Class) in Popllarville, Mississippi at DSC Dredge

• Works safely in an industrial environment and around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use.
• Follows all safety rules and regulation​​s as well as all company policies and procedures; uses/wears all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for assigned tasks.
• Reads and understands SDS sheets as well as application data sheets on all paint supplies; reads and understands technical materials used in the blasting and painting field.
• Maintains confidentially of information.
• Travels as required to customer sites to perform modifications and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Maintains level of work performance in accordance with DSC's standards and/or production deadline specifications with minimal supervision.
• Meets all project deadlines; complete all assignments in a timely fashion to meet production deadlines.
• Must possess enough mechanic tools to assemble and repair parts used in the blasting and painting process; maintains, repairs, assembles and tests any equipment associated with blasting and painting; performs preventative maintenance and repairs to tools used in the blasting and painting field.
• Diagnoses problems with any portion of a completed painted product and install/repair as needed.
• Diagnoses problems with any portion of the blasting process and make recommendations for solutions; able to sand blast material to the correct profile per job specifications.
• Applies all paint materials according DSC and/or manufacturer specifications.
• Assists subordinates in completing all aspects of blasting and painting, at a first class level, to ensure completion of projects.
• Assists with ordering parts for repairs/assembly and completion of work as needed.
• Assists with maintaining updated journals of work progress on all jobs; including all paint and paint related materials needed.
• Trains and evaluates new employees in the department as needed.
• Works overtime and/or weekends as requested.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-5- years of applicable painting experience in a similar industry.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in the use of certain tools such as wet mill gauge, dry mill gauge, airless spray gun, cup gun, wash gun, hand sander and blasting nozzle.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment; confined spaces, working at heights, and use of half-face and full-face respiratory equipment.
• Experience with blasting and painting (epoxy, coal tar and urethane).
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
• Exhibit a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required. Travel may be air, water or land based depending on the specific project.
• Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks or positions in the Company outside of or in addition to primarily-assigned position, work area, or department on an as needed basis.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical, audiogram, pulmonary function test, respiratory fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.