Employment Opportunities with IFPC

Steadily growing since 1993, IFPC focuses on building relationships, technological innovation, and customer service. These principles are the foundation of our work ethic and are a testament to our corporate stability. We offer competitive salaries, career advancement, a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging work environment. IFPC has earned the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certification for its commitment to hiring military veterans.

IFPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected groups under State, Federal, or Local Equal Opportunity Laws. We strive to hire dependable people, take pride in their work, and wish to join a winning team.

At present, we have the following openings:

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Trowel Mechanic

IFPC is looking for an experienced Trowel Mechanic. Position will entail install of terrazzo, color flake, carpeting, VCT, and tile aboard Naval vessels. Rip out of interior spaces aboard Naval vessels, as well as commercial buildings. Will assist with all other trades as needed. Shipboard or Shipyard experience is preferred.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2-3 years verifiable work experience in relatable duties.
Valid Driver’s License
Meet Federal Background Standards
High School/ GED
Trade specific tools

Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Please present certification(s), if applicable, when submitting your resume for review. You can also view the employment section of our website for this or more opportunities at www.internationalflooring.com.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

International Flooring & Protective Coatings, Inc is an EOE and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, or parenthood.

For Inquiries please contact:

757.855.5286

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Meet Federal Background Standards

DBIDS/ NAVSEA

Must be able to pass drug screening & background checks prior to onboarding

Experience:

verifiable trowel mechanic: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

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NBPI Certified Quality Assurance Inspector

IFPC is looking for experienced NBPI Certified Quality Assurance Inspector.

Requirements:

Two (2) years of verifiable work experience of inspecting critical coatings area.
Must be able to get access to HII.
NBPI Certified.
Must be a team player willing to work outside scope of work if needed on projects.
Reliable transportation is a must.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
Valid Driver’s License
Meet Federal Background Standards
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening
High School/ GED

Qualifications:

Experience working in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to climb, walk, and work at high elevations
Must have the ability to board various vessels to enter and/or work in confined spaces with limited visibility
Must meet all physical and medical qualifications to wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Ability to prioritize and multitask

Responsibilities:

Authority to stop non-conforming work.
Reports directly to management in matters concerning quality assurance and inform production supervisors of corrective actions.
Responsible for quality assurance inspections on board ships and in shops during ship repair operations.
Understands and obeys all posted warning, caution, notifications and/or hazards signs posted on a job site.
Attending Pre-Job Conferences
Affirming proper safety practices are followed by all.
Evaluating the condition of the surface, and surface preparation level achieved is accordance with the specification.
Ensuring the paint system to be applied has not exceeded its shelf life and has been stored in accordance with ASTM-F718 guidelines.
Ensuring the coating to be applied is an approved coating.
Ensuring the coating is properly applied.
Measuring environmental conditions.
Measuring coating dry film thickness.
Recording all data accurately, completely and concisely.
Writing Reports (Objective Quality Evidence)

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet - Certified V3 Company - Virginia Values Veterans

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

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We are currently seeking a Warehouse/Driver to join our team. This position involves a combination of warehouse duties and driving responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in route driving, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to operate various types of vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Following the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading a truck
Able to drive 26’ box truck and flatbed
Towing trailer as needed with pickup
Communicating with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to make deliveries
Make deliveries in a timely manner
Performing basic truck maintenance, E.G. check fluid levels and fill if needed
Loading and unloading cargo
Tracking shipments and deliveries
Obtaining client or customer signatures when needed
Able to pass a background check and obtain DBIDS access to all military bases
Good driving record, must be accepted by our insurance company
50% warehouse work and 50% delivery driver
Equipment Repair
Tool Repair (can be taught)
Forklift experience is a plus
Basic computer experience or knowledge is a plus
Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds / push and pull pallets of tile
Help maintain building and property cleanliness
Stocking new material and Job return items back on shelf
Help with counting inventory
Ability to work a 40-hour work week, weekends as needed.

Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and private shipyards for performance of job duties.

EOE/M/F/AA/Disability/Vet/Drug-Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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IFPC is looking for EXPERIENCED non-skid installers-

MUST have a minimum of 2 years’ experience

MUST have valid drivers License

MUST obtain DBIDS

MUST have your own transportation

MUST be local, we are not looking to relocate candidates at this time.

Position performs routine physical labor; moving materials, tools, and/or equipment; cleaning equipment, machinery, and work areas. 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.

Responsibilities:

Performs various physical duties as assigned
Use proper PPE
Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials
Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training
Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment
Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor
Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor
Implement and follow the company's safety, quality, and environmental policies
water jetting
power tooling
grit blasting
Applies different types of NONSKID to both critical and noncritical surfaces to include roll, spray and peel and stick.
Qualifications:

Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
Attentive to detail and alert always to ensure safety
Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
Previous experience, especially in particular industry, preferred.
Must b proficient and knowledgeable of NONSKID application on U.S. navy ships to include masking and protective coatings.
Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED, B.A., Technical/Vocational trade school, or apprenticeship
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Must be able to climb up and down ladders and gangways, work aloft while wearing fall prevention equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry the same for short distances and up and down stairs and steep inclines
The work requires long periods of standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
Other requirements:
All positions require a pre-employment medical test.

IFPC participates in E-Verify. Must be able to qualify for DBIDS security clearance. Ability to read technical English is a must. U.S.

Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and private shipyards for performance of job duties.

EOE/M/F/AA/Disability/Vet/Drug-Free Workplace

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C7 or C13 Blaster

Qualified candidates preferred certified to SSPC C-7 or C-13. Can provide a history of abrasive blast experience aboard vessels or complex industrial structures. OSHA -10 (Maritime) training /certification a plus.

Qualified candidates should be capable of:

Connecting all air and electrical systems associated with blast equipment.
Understand the various blast standards and can produce; SP-5, SP-6, SP-7, and SP-10 cleaned surfaces to established regulatory standards
Has experience using various abrasives (Black Beauty, Garnet, Aluminum Oxide, and steel grit) and the equipment used for these processes
Has experience blasting steel substrates
Has experience operating centrifugal wheel blasters
Understand Confined Space entry requirements
Experience operating UHP water jetting equipment to include wands and robots.
Must be able to pass a same-day use oral drug test.

Must maintain a high level of attendance; and do quality and unsupervised work.
Excellent communication skills.
Work effectively as a team.
Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by the company.
Available to work 7 days/week as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:

Must have 2+ years' experience blasting
Must be able to set up, operate, and maintain blasting equipment in accordance with OSHA, federal, state, and local standards, and requirements for shipyard work.
Must have knowledge of shipyard safety practices.

TOP PAY- is based on experience and skill level. Please present certification(s), if applicable, when submitting your resume for review. You can also view the employment section of our website for this or more opportunities at www.internationalflooring.com

If you are interested in applying, please use the link below to fill out a pre-application

https://www.internationalflooring.com/job-application/

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet-

For Inquiries please contact:

757.855.5286

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MARINE COST ESTIMATOR

International Flooring and Protective Coatings, Inc (IFPC) is looking for an experienced Estimator to evaluate and develop bids and proposals, manage assigned marine construction projects and proposals. Prior marine construction estimating experience is required, 5 years minimum preferred. Duties would include material takeoffs, production scheduling, subcontractor & vendor pricing and oversite, site visits, pre-bid meetings. Strong knowledge of computer estimating software, Microsoft Excel and mathematics are essential.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain Bid log.
Upload all bids/specs to computer file & bid calendar.
Review project specifications, technical drawings
Creating detailed lists of work tasks
Supervise the completion of technical proposals
Create estimates for labor, material, and subcontractor costs
Work with Project Managers to develop project strategy
Research and compare vendor vs in house cost/quality.
Upload all bids/specs to computer file & maintain the bid calendar.

Preferred skills:

Marine construction experience required: coatings, preservation and interior/exterior decking
5+ years of estimating / marine construction project management experience
Excellent math and financial analysis ability
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel - power user
Strong analytical ability and strong research capabilities
Ability to work independently within a team setting
Must be a detail oriented person

For Inquiries please contact:

757.855.5286

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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Countertop Installer

Job Description

IFPC has immediate openings for granite countertop installers.

As a Lead Installer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring the accuracy of the contents of the truck for the day's installs; communicating with the customer(s) before, during, and after the installation; performing an accurate and quality installation; and ensuring the safety of people, materials, and customer's property during the process.

While we prefer two years of previous granite experience, we will train candidates with carpentry, cabinetry, or construction experience.

Installation candidates also undergo background screening and must have a valid driver's license.

Requirements:

As Lead Installer, you will be part of a two-person team where you lead the install and direct the activities of your helper. The ideal candidates must display the following skills:

• Strong communication skills

• Proven work ethic

• Strong attention to measurements and details

• Desire to be the best

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Be able to lift and carry more significant than 75 lbs consistently

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to manage a small team

Job Type: Full-time

Countertop Fabricator

Job Description

IFPC has immediate openings for Stone Fabricators. Previous experience with granite, marble, and quartz surfaces is desired but not required. On-the-job training is available.

Requirements:

• Be able to operate hand grinders and polishers

• Be able to load and unload heavy stone pieces with the assistance of a forklift and/or overhead crane

• Strong communication skills

• Proven work ethic

• Strong attention to measurements and details

• Desire to be the best

• Ability to work flexible hours and handle heavy material

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Marine Interior Decking

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

IFPC is looking for qualified marine interior decking mechanics who can trowel and install various epoxy systems. We are also looking for concrete and pool finishers who want to join a proven company of almost 30 years and learn the epoxy/trowel trade. IFPC is also interested in entry-level tradespeople that wish to join the decking industry. We are training at all levels.

Valid Driver's License
Meet Federal background check
High School/ GED

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

For Inquiries, please contact:

Recruiting@internationalflooring.com

Marine Interior Decking Supervisor

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

IFPC is looking for a qualified marine interior decking supervisor who can trowel, install various epoxy systems, install all multiple types of marine flooring, and has experience managing a team of installers. Must have at least five years of experience installing marine decking and two years as a supervisor.

Valid Driver's License
Meet Federal background check
High School/ GED

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

For Inquiries, please contact:

Recruiting@internationalflooring.com

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Marine Painters C-12

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

Immediate Hire Needed!

International Flooring and Protective Coatings (IFPC) is looking for experienced C-12 painters.

Requirements:

Valid Driver's License
Meet Federal Background Standards
High School/ GED
Personal Hand Tools

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

For Inquiries, please contact:

Recruiting@internationalflooring.com

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Painters and Blasters

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

Immediate Hire Needed!

International Flooring and Protective Coatings (IFPC) looks for painters and blasters with experience using high-pressure blast equipment.

Requirements:

Valid Driver's License
Meet Federal Background Standards
High School/ GED

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

For Inquiries, please contact:

Recruiting@internationalflooring.com

UHP (Diesel Engine) Mechanics & UHP Operators

Job Type: Full-time

IFPC is seeing experienced UHP Mechanics & Operators become a vital part of our company!

*Position will entail maintaining and operating Ultra-High-Pressure (UHP) Waterjet equipment to include pumps, motors, and associated support equipment in a shipyard environment. *

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Inspect, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot 40K and 55K Ultra High-Pressure Water blasting pumps. Background with FLOW equipment is a plus.
Check the equipment to make sure you have an adequate water supply and that it is working properly
Operate pressure washer machinery to clean surfaces
Inspect the surface area after the washing to ensure it is clear of dirt and debris
Clear the job site and store all hoses and equipment correctly

Requirements include:

2-3 years of manual assembly production and industry experience with high-pressure equipment preferred
Experience working in a physically demanding environment confined spaces and working at heights
Understand and carry out verbal directions given by the supervisor
Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification, and/or hazards signs posted on a job site
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance
Must be able to climb ladders and work aboard a maritime vessel.
Use of essential computer software (email, word processing)

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet - Certified V3 Company - Virginia Values Veterans

For Inquiries, please contact:

757.855.5286 or email

Recruiting@internationalflooring.com

Aluminum Welder

We have an immediate opening for an Aluminum Welder. You must be able to set up welding machines and equipment (both MIG and TIG); read and interpret blueprints to understand the product's specifications; weld, cut, grind, and finish the product; and inspect your work for accuracy and quality. Our perfect candidate has at least three years of welding experience and can work independently. All candidates must be able to pass a hands-on weld test and background check.
Aluminum Welder Duties and Responsibilities

Set up welding equipment and tools (MIG and TIG)
Review blueprints for specifications
Weld, cut, and grind aluminum of different widths
Finish and inspect products for quality
Experience in fabricating vent, furniture, and gallery

Aluminum Welder Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate
Completion of welding training or apprenticeship preferred
3+ years of welding experience preferred
MIG or TIG Certification (preferred)
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Attention to detail
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Job Training: Safety, Quality Assurance and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.

Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and private shipyards for performance of job duties.

1st Class Welder

No Per Diem Offered. Looking for local employment only.

Must understand SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
Must be able to certify in all positions
Carbon Steel
Stick
SMAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal)
FCAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal)
GMAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal)

Minimum of three years of experience in structural welding.
Must be able to: Pass an FCAW and SMAW Certification Test for structural welders consisting of 3/8" beveled plate with backing strip, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
Proficient in the use of cutting torch, plasma arc, and cutting machines.
Prior experience working off lifts or staging.
Prior Rigging experience is a plus.
The ability to pass non-destructive weld testing (i.e. X-ray, sonogram) is a plus.

Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and private shipyards for performance of job duties.

CONTACT

International Flooring & Protective Coatings, Inc.

4675 E Princess Anne Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502.

757-855-5286
757-853-5980
amcgunnigle@internationalflooring.com

Employment Opportunities with IFPC

At present, we have the following openings:

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MARINE COST ESTIMATOR

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Countertop Installer

Job Description

Countertop Fabricator

Job Description

Marine Interior Decking

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

Marine Interior Decking Supervisor

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

Marine Painters C-12

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

Painters and Blasters

IFPC – Norfolk, VA

UHP (Diesel Engine) Mechanics & UHP Operators

Marine

LAND

STONE

CONTACT