Shipyard Helper Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

At Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, we celebrate that we are able to do what we are passionate about and earn a living doing it. We are always looking for new ways to keep every member of our team productive, happy, and healthy. Weve built a company we truly love. We take pride in our work, the high-quality boats we build, our community, and in ourselves. We value and excel in our trades / professions. We believe in stimulating work. We are actively shaping the industry through our progressive solutions to building quality vessels that delight our customers. NBBB has always known that our people are what makes us great. Shipbuilding can be a challenging and complicated business, and success requires the skills and talents of a diverse group of people. People of different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs have helped create NBBBs 50-plus-year tradition of shipbuilding excellence. We value the perspectives, solutions, and ideas that come from our impassioned and experienced workforce. 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:

  • tanks,

  • voids,

  • bilges,

  • passageways,

  • machinery/propulsion spaces,

  • interior bulkheads and

  • exterior surfaces

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

What You Bring to Our Team

• 4+ years’ experience as a Marine Painter
• Ability to perform full range of skills required for journeymen in the paint trade, including both the blasting and spraying from start to finish with little supervision
• Awareness of and respect for regulatory standards (SOLIS, ABS, and PSPC)
• Ability to understand and apply basic math skills

• Respect for environmental stewardship in use, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices
• High School Education or equivalent or relevant vocational education
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work overtime or shift work as necessary
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft. 
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.

What Additional Things Would Distinguish You

• Certification as a C-12 air sprayer and C-14 airless sprayer (NACE/NBPI; SSPC standards)
• Certification as a C-7 blaster (NACE/NBPI; SSPC standards)
• Experience and knowledge of epoxies
• Basic Welding Skills (Stick welding)
• Certification or skills and experience in driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklift or manlifts
• Knowledge of and experience using fibrous protective coverings (for insulation work)
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions with paint sprayers and other machinery used in the trade
• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair)
• Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person
• Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles

Benefits:

• 401k with company matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.