Painter/Blaster - Military Veterans

Integrity Staffing has exciting new opportunities for Shipyard Sandblaster/Painters in the Houston, TX area!
Roles & Responsibilities:

• The labor/helper performs tasks involving physical labor at work sites. The position is mainly responsible for performing sandblast & paint functions.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Sandblast barge & boat repair areas, internal compartments & cargo tanks, and external surface areas, and clean/remove blasting material residue from those surfaces in preparation for painting.
• Paint barge & boat repair areas, internal compartments & cargo tanks, external surface areas, and specialty components & areas with the required number of coats and coverage.
• Coat barge internal cargo tanks & voids with the required number of coats and coverage.
• Operate equipment, vacuum pumps, air pumps, compressors, blowers, meters, hoses, etc., to accomplish sandblast & paint duties.

• Adequate experience in barge sandblasting, painting, and equipment operations.
• Be able to perform simple paperwork as required for filling out forms and logs.
• Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol tests during employment.
• Must be able to communicate and take directions from Foreman & Supervisor.
• Able to work without contact lenses.
• Required to arrive at work on time and work overtime hours as required.
• Understand general policies and procedures as described in the quality & environmental manuals.
• Required to undergo a training program and participate in refresher training as needed.

• Stress management/Composure
• Communication proficiency
• Teamwork orientation
• Results driven

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The individual must properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit areas where it is required.
• This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFDs), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and the location where the work is being conducted.

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Accessing and exiting machines safely.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.
• Climbing vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects and the ability to lift and carry in excess of 120 lbs. with assistance.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.