Laborer at International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC in Portsmouth, Virginia

Job Description:

IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.





IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:



•Health

•Dental

•Vision

•Life

•LTD

•Accident

•Critical Illness

•401k



Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.



Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

JOB TITLE: Laborer

REPORTS TO: Labor Foreman

Summary of position: Position performs routine physical labor; moving materials, tools, and/or equipment; cleaning equipment, vehicles, machinery, and work areas; operating various types of tools, such as, pneumatic, electric, and hand; brush roll or hand brush painting; assisting blasters by pulling hoses, mucking tanks, and removing grit. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Requirements: Perform routine physical work under close supervision. Follow oral and written instruction from supervisor or more experienced worker. Seldom required to make decisions. Move materials and/or tools and equipment manually or with dolly, hand truck, cart, forklift. Muck tanks, pull hoses, and remove grit with vacuum hoses or by bucket. Clean equipment, vehicles, machinery, work area using water and other cleaning agents, vacuums, hoses, brushes, cloths, or other cleaning equipment. Operate variety of equipment including pneumatic tools, electric tools, and hand tools. May be required to perform other duties as deemed necessary for job completion. All of the above shall be performed in a safe and timely manner.

Required Education: None

Required Experience: On-the-job training

Required Skills: Must be able to cooperate and work well with other employees and shipyard personnel. Must be able to take direction from supervisors or more experienced workers.

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions. May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.

Mental Requirements: Must be able to carry out simple to complex instructions in a safe and efficient manner.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions: Repetitive, physical work. Regularly exposed to dusty conditions, extreme temperatures, high noise level, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, ambient weather conditions, hazardous machinery, precarious places, close proximity to other employees. Often works on scaffolds and ladders for periods of time. To avoid injury, safety clothing required along with safety devices to protect eyes, head, or hearing. Shift work and overtime involved most of the time. Travel often required.

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