Marine Painter Experienced

The marine painter is responsible for selecting and applying a wide variety of marine coating systems to protect the steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, protect the underwater portion from the attachment of marine life, and enhance the general appearance of the ship. The painter prepares the surface, masks unpainted areas, sandblasted surfaces, selects the methods of coating application and provides suitable curing conditions. In addition to modern paint techniques, the painter may work with power coating, non-skid, and other special hull treatments.

What You Will Do

The marine painter will work in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces and heights, and will be responsible for tasks such as cleaning of surfaces prior to applying coating systems, interpreting paint schedules, calculating surface areas, estimating the amount of materials required, testing the grade, viscosity and fineness of the paint, and performing final quality inspections.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of hands-on marine painting work experience, be able to pass a physical agility test, and be willing to work in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces and heights.

Requirements

• 1+ years of hands-on marine painting work experience
• Ability to pass a physical agility test
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces and heights
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Ability to perform overhead work
• Ability to work at extreme heights
• Ability to work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Ability to take measurements or be willing to learn
• Ability to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment
• Ability to be clean-shaven to wear a respirator
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work any shift
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical benefits
• 401K company match
• Employee discounts
• On-site health center
• Tele-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships