Marine Painter

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Marine Painter, where your expertise will bring vibrancy and durability to a variety of marine vessels and structures. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, from restoring historic ships to maintaining modern commercial boats. As a Marine Painter, you will be responsible for applying high-quality paint and coatings, ensuring the longevity and aesthetic appeal of marine assets. Your skills will help protect vessels from harsh marine environments while showcasing craftsmanship that meets industry standards. This position is perfect for motivated professionals eager to contribute to the maritime industry with precision and passion.

Duties

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and applying primers to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
• Apply marine-grade paints, varnishes, epoxies, and specialized coatings using brushes, rollers, airless paint sprayers, and other hand tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to accurately execute painting projects.
• Perform surface repairs such as plastering, caulking, and restoration work to ensure smooth finishes before painting.
• Utilize knowledge of color theory to select appropriate colors and finishes for various marine applications.
• Operate power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently during preparation and painting processes.
• Conduct inspections throughout projects to ensure quality standards are met and surfaces are properly coated against corrosion and wear.
• Assist with renovation projects including trim carpentry, fixture installation, masonry repairs, and framing when necessary.
• Maintain a clean work environment by properly disposing of waste materials and ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Collaborate with team members on construction estimating for project planning and resource allocation.

Experience

• Proven experience in construction painting with a focus on commercial or industrial applications, preferably within the maritime or boatbuilding industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction site safety procedures and experience working on active construction or renovation sites.
• Skilled in blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and technical documentation relevant to marine projects.
• Familiarity with various painting techniques including airless spray systems, brushwork, roller application, and specialty coatings like epoxy or stucco finishes.
• Hands-on experience with plastering, caulking, trim carpentry, masonry, concrete finishing, welding, and restoration work is highly desirable.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations related to paint coverage, and project estimations.
• Ability to operate power tools such as sanders, grinders, drills along with hand tools like scrapers and brushes confidently.
• Knowledge of construction estimating processes related to materials needed for painting projects is a plus.
• Demonstrated handyman experience across multiple trades including carpentry, masonry, fixture installation or maintenance tasks is advantageous. Join us in delivering exceptional marine craftsmanship! We value dedicated professionals eager to make an impact through their skills while enjoying a collaborative environment that celebrates craftsmanship excellence in the maritime industry.

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27