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Industrial Marine Painter/Blaster
Marine & Shipbuilders Local 506
North Vancouver, BC
$57.15 an hour
Full-time
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$57.15 an hour
Full-time
Overtime
North Vancouver, BC

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Published
1 July 2025
Location
North Vancouver, Canada
Category
Default
Job Type
Full-time

Description

Marine and Shipbuilders CMAW Local 506 is currently accepting applications for Painter/Blasters to join the team supporting major government shipbuilding projects in North Vancouver.

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to Canada's shipbuilding revitalization and secure long-term, stable employment.

About the Role:

Painter/Blasters play a critical role in preparing and coating ship surfaces to meet industry and client standards. You will utilize a range of mechanical tools, blasting techniques, and marine coating systems in a fast-paced and safety-focused shipyard environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply coatings using conventional, airless, and plural spray systems

  • Operate equipment such as blast pots, spray guns, and sandblasting tools

  • Maintain consistent paint thickness using spray, brush, and roller techniques

  • Apply epoxy, polyurethane, and high-solids coatings

  • Understand and apply wet and dry blast methods

  • Mix paints according to manufacturer specifications

  • Operate and maintain spray equipment, including troubleshooting

  • Mask surfaces to protect areas from overspray

  • Read and interpret MSDS, blueprints, and drawings

  • Comply with environmental and industry standards for coating and disposal

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent vocational training

  • Minimum 2 years of coatings experience in shipbuilding or heavy industry

  • Familiarity with industrial high-performance coatings (preferred)

  • Understanding of modern shipbuilding processes and terminology (an asset)

  • Ability to read engineering/masking drawings and specifications (an asset)

  • Knowledge of SSPC/NACE coating standards (preferred)

  • Strong English communication skills – verbal and written

  • Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $57.15/hour – Starting wage for sprayers and blasters

  • Double time for all overtime hours

  • Excellent health, welfare, and pension benefits after 480 hours

  • Union position with Marine and Shipbuilders CMAW Local 506

Important:

  • Do not apply if you do not meet the required experience or qualifications.

  • Applications for other trades or positions will not be considered.

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