Marine Paint/Coatings Technician

All American Marine, Inc; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Share Plan (Bonus opportunities)

Fun Team Events

Career Growth

Job summary

All American Marine, Inc in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Full-Time Marine Paint/Coatings Technician. This role involves preparing surfaces for painting, applying coatings, and ensuring quality control. Competitive pay ranges from $24 to $32 per hour based on experience, alongside benefits like medical, tuition assistance, and career growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience with boat or automotive surface painting and knowledge of epoxy and polyurethane mixing. Flexibility in work hours is essential to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in prepping and painting boats or automotive surfaces.
• Basic understanding of nautical vessel terminology.
• Knowledge of mixing epoxies and polyurethanes is required.
• Proficiency in detailed masking, hand sanding, and operating orbital sanders is crucial.
• Understanding of sandblasting processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply coatings in accordance with protocols.
• Ensure quality control throughout the painting process.
• Work closely with team members to learn best practices in marine coatings.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a tidy work environment.

Skills

Prepping/painting boats or automotive surfaces

Mixing epoxies and polyurethanes

Team environment engagement

Detailed masking

Hand sanding and orbital sanders proficiency

Sandblasting process maintenance

Proper ventilation for enclosed space epoxy coatings

Maintaining and cleaning spray equipment

Clean work environment maintenance

Time management

Good people skills

Job description

Job Summary

Join All American Marine as a Full‑Time Marine Paint/Coatings Technician and immerse yourself in an engaging and dynamic work environment. Located onsite in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, this role offers you the chance to apply your skills in a setting focused on high performance and professional development. At All American Marine, we value innovation and integrity, allowing you to thrive as you contribute to exciting marine projects.

Compensation

Competitive pay ranges from $24/hr to $32/hr based on skill level and experience. Salary: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match on contributions
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Share Plan (Bonus opportunities)
• Fun Team Events
• Career Growth – on‑job training and advancement opportunities

Company Overview

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 Bellingham, WA, AAM specializes in designing and building advanced, fuel‑efficient boats for commercial, research, and passenger transportation.

Role Overview

As a Marine Paint/Coatings Technician, you will engage in a variety of tasks daily. Your responsibilities include preparing surfaces for painting, applying coatings in accordance with established protocols, and ensuring quality control throughout the process. You will work closely with experienced team members to learn best practices in marine coatings and always adhere to safety regulations.

Your schedule will typically be from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with adjustments to a swing shift depending on project needs. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to adjust to irregular shift times or work weekends to meet deadlines. You'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while becoming part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in marine craftsmanship.

Requirements

To be successful, you need a blend of technical skills and a collaborative mindset. Preferred experience in prepping and painting boats or automotive surfaces is essential. You should have a basic understanding of nautical vessel terminology. Knowledge of mixing epoxies and polyurethanes is required. Proficiency in detailed masking, hand sanding, and operating orbital sanders is crucial. Understanding of sandblasting processes to maintain a uniform blast profile is necessary. You must know how to ventilate enclosed spaces for epoxy applications safely and adhere to respirator usage and cartridge requirements. You are expected to maintain and clean spray equipment, uphold a tidy work environment, and demonstrate strong time management skills. Good people skills are essential to work effectively within our team‑oriented culture.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Prepping/painting boats or automotive surfaces
• Mixing epoxies and polyurethanes
• Team environment engagement
• Detailed masking
• Hand sanding and orbital sanders proficiency
• Sandblasting process and uniform blast profile maintenance
• Proper ventilation for enclosed space epoxy coatings
• Compliance with respirator usage and cartridge requirements
• Maintaining and cleaning spray equipment
• Clean work environment maintenance
• Time management
• Good people skills

Pay Scale

Level 2: $24 – $32 per hour + full benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) is a federal contractor, and employment is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug test. We participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm authorized employment. AAM is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Please contact our HR Manager at [e-mail] if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment.