Marine Paint/Coatings Technician

All American Marine; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with 4% employer match

Life Insurance

HSA and FSA options

PTO 100 hours

Tuition assistance

Equipment stipend/equipment allowance

Aflac supplemental options

Job summary

All American Marine in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Marine Paint Coatings/Technician to apply protective coatings on vessels and ensure finish and durability. You will prepare surfaces, sandblast, and spray coatings, while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety and environmental standards.

The role supports other trades and requires comfort with confined spaces and respirator use. Shifts are typically Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with some weekend or swing-shift

Qualifications

• Experience with coatings application and spray equipment; marine experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with confined spaces, heights, and respiratory PPE; able to pass respirator eval/fit test.
• Familiar with sandblasting media and coating materials; able to read technical data sheets.
• Detail-oriented, self-starting, team-focused; basic math for multi-part mix ratios.

Responsibilities

• Review daily priorities with the paint team and set up the workspace.
• Prep surfaces, sandblast, and apply coatings using approved tools and procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot spray/blast equipment and keep the area clean and orderly.
• Follow environmental guidelines during blasting and application; support other trades when needed.

Skills

Coatings application

Spray equipment

Marine experience

Respirator PPE

Sandblasting media

Technical data sheets

Attention to detail

Team player

Mix ratios math

Job description

Our Company

For over 30 years, All American Marine (AAM) has set the standard in custom aluminum vessel manufacturing, delivering innovative marine solutions tailored to meet the most demanding needs. Located in the maritime hub of Bellingham, WA, AAM specializes in designing and building advanced, fuel-efficient boats for commercial, research, and passenger transportation.

Scope of Work

As a Marine Paint Coatings/Technician, you'll apply protective coating systems that safeguard AAM-built vessels and meet finish and durability standards. This role supports on-time delivery by producing consistent prep, blast, and spray outcomes while maintaining a controlled, organized work area.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete daily assignments from the Paint Supervisor/Lead using verbal direction and drawings
• Prep surfaces; sandblast and apply coatings using approved tools, materials, and procedures
• Maintain and troubleshoot spray/blast equipment and power tools; keep the area clean and orderly
• Follow environmental guidelines and best practices during blasting and application
• Support other trades (Weld/Fab, Systems, Electrical, Interior) between paint jobs as needed

Required qualifications/skills:

• Experience with coatings application and spray equipment; marine experience is a plus
• Comfortable with confined spaces, heights, and respiratory PPE; able to pass respirator eval/fit test
• Familiar with sandblasting media and coating materials; able to read technical data sheets
• Detail-oriented, self-starting, team-focused; basic math for multi-part mix ratios

How Your Day Flows

You'll start by reviewing the day's priorities with the paint team, then set up your space so materials, masking supplies, and equipment are staged and controlled. Because this is a safety-sensitive position, you'll complete required PPE checks and stay alert to nearby trades, lift traffic, and ventilation needs. Work shifts are typically Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with flexibility for swing-shift adjustments or weekend work when deadlines require it. Between paint cycles, you may rotate into other shop areas for extended periods, helping keep vessel builds moving while maintaining the same clean, methodical approach.

Benefits That Matter

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (VSP vision). All American Marine covers the employee's monthly medical and vision premiums (additional eligible dependent coverage available at employee's expense)
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 100 hours per year for first 3 years
• Tuition assistance
• Equipment stipend/equipment allowance
• Optional Aflac supplemental benefit options

Compensation Range Depending on Experience

Level 1 - $19.13/hour to $26/hour

Level 2 - $24/hour to $32/hour

Level 3 - $30/hour to $38/hour

All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) is a federal contractor, and employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.

AAM participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

AAM is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment. AAM will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our HR Manager at: [e-mail] - mailto:[e-mail].