What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAINTER I position at Willard Marine Inc.?
Description
Serving as a global leader in boat manufacturing since 1957, Willard Marine is a recognized pioneer in the design and construction of high-performance boats. In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include military, law enforcement, and public safety requirements. With over 50 years of design, engineering, and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include the US Navy, US Coast Guard, Homeland Security, NOAA, Law Enforcement Agencies, and foreign governments alike. These are the most challenging customers in the world and represent the most demanding requirements. In response, Willard Marine boats have an unsurpassed record of reliable and durable performance under the most demanding conditions. It is no accident that the US Navy has placed Willard Marine RIBs on almost every significant surface ship in its fleet, more RIBs than all our competitors combined.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Production Manager or Director of Manufacturing, individual:
- Remove grease, dirt, paint and rust from boat surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, or sandblasters.
- Disassemble, clean and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
- Install non-slip on deck and seal seams.
- Fill small dents and scratches with body fillers, and smooth surfaces in order to prepare boat for touch-up.
- Adjust controls on portable ventilators, and exhaust units in order to speed the drying.
- Paint by hand areas that cannot be reached with a spray gun, or those that need retouching, using brushes.
- Buff and wax the finished parts.
- Set up portable equipment such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding.
- File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired parts using power tools and hand tools.
- Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim and clean parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (face, goggles, etc.).
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.