Job Description
Job Description
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Metson Marine Services, Inc (MMSI) has been dedicated to providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services for the past 37 years. Over those 37 years, MMSI has expanded its business to both commercial and government contracting. Since 1984 the Metson Companies have owned and/or operated a fleet of work boats, including Platform Support, Crew Boats, Oil Spill Response, Diving & ROV Support, Ocean Survey, and other Special Missions. Since 1997, MMSI has operated and maintained a diverse fleet of Government owned ships, vessels, and small craft.
Core Values: As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:
\n - Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel
\n - Protecting our vessels and facilities
\n - Protecting the environment
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Meeting or exceeding customer requirements Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.
How you would make an impact/key responsibilities: Join the dynamic MMSI team as a Marine Painter responsible for performing maintenance and repair for the Southeast Region Port Operations for the Navy. This position is located at our Regional Boat Maintenance Center in Woodbine, GA. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Marine Painters are trained to SSP-3 and SSPC-SP-11 standards using power tools. A candidate must be able to learn the proper method for applying coatings while maintaining desired MIL thickness. A candidate will be required to work in a physically demanding environment including confined spaces and heights. A candidate must be able to use power tools, hand tools, or chemicals to accomplish cleaning of surfaces prior to applying coating systems. Nearly every component or structural element aboard ship requires specific coatings, this is why the painter is responsible for selecting and applying a wide variety of marine coating systems. Coatings protect the steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, protect the underwater portion from the attachment of marine life, and enhance the general appearance of the ship. The painter prepares the surface, masks unpainted areas, sandblast surfaces, selects the methods of coating application and provides suitable curing conditions. In addition to modern paint techniques, the painter may work with power coating, non-skid, and other special hull treatments. The painter must interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, estimate the amount of materials required, test the grade, viscosity and fineness of the paint, and perform final quality inspections.
Basic Qualifications Qualified candidates must have at least one (1) of the two (2) below in order to be considered for this position:
Two or more years' experience in Painting
Candidates must not be afraid of heights or working in confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and must take and pass a respirator fit test. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Preferred Qualifications \n - Experience in commercial or industrial paint
\n - High school graduate or equivalent preferred
\n - Principals and techniques of marine painting operations
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Minimum Qualifications Skills:
Use of tools and equipment to paint and repair marine equipment
Use of pneumatic, hydraulic and marine tools
What is needed to succeed: \n - Ability to obtain a Military Base Access and pass required physical and drug screening
\n - Willingness to work in a dynamic environment
\n - Proven track record of excellence
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Physical Demands - Light to Moderate. Please refer to the USCG Merchant Mariner Medical and Physical Examination Requirements for Merchant Mariner Credentials (Form CG-719 K).
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Work Environment: - Pier side, associated facilities and aboard vessels and craft.
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Benefits: Leave-\n - Paid Holidays
\n - Vacation (after 1 year of service)
\n - Sick
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Insurance-\n - Medical
\n - Dental
\n - Vision
\n - Health Savings
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Retirement- \n
Miscellaneous-- Tuition assistance (after 2 years of service)
Job Tags
Work at office, Shift work,