Marine Air-Spray Painter: Precision Boat Finishes

Smoker Craft Incorporated; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Job summary

Smoker Craft, Inc. in New Paris, IN is seeking a Boat Air Spray Painter to join our production team. The role involves sanding, priming, painting with spray guns, color matching, and applying protective coatings to aluminum boats, under OSHA guidelines.

8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, starting pay $25.66–$27.12/hr with potential $2.00/hr raise after 60 days. You will work with boatbuilders and mechanics to ensure high-quality finishes, maintain equipment, and document materials and drying times

Qualifications

• Experience using an air sprayer.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation – Sanding, scraping, and cleaning boat surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint and coatings.
• Priming & Painting – Applying primers and coatings using spray guns.
• Detail Work – Painting logos, lettering, and trim with precision.
• Color Matching – Mixing paints to match specifications.
• Applying Protective Coatings – Using anti-fouling and rust-resistant coatings.
• Maintaining Equipment – Cleaning and maintaining spray guns and PPE.
• Ensuring Safety Compliance – Following OSHA standards and proper ventilation.
• Collaboration – Working with boatbuilders and mechanics for quality finishes.
• Touch-Ups & Refinishing – Performing spot repairs as needed.
• Record Keeping – Documenting paint types and drying times.

Skills

Air sprayer

Job description

Smoker Craft, Inc. in New Paris, IN is seeking a Boat Air Spray Painter to join our production team. The role involves sanding, priming, painting with spray guns, color matching, and applying protective coatings to aluminum boats, under OSHA guidelines.

8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, starting pay $25.66–$27.12/hr with potential $2.00/hr raise after 60 days. You will work with boatbuilders and mechanics to ensure high-quality finishes, maintain equipment, and document materials and drying times