Marine Painter 2/C – Flexible Hours & Overtime

Eastern Shipbuilding; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking a Painter 2 at Port St. Joe, FL. The role involves preparing wood, metal, and fiberglass surfaces for painting, and applying coatings to ship exteriors and interiors.

You will operate spray guns, brushes, and sandblasting equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a busy shipyard environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of marine painting experience, plus knowledge of ship terminology and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years marine painting experience.
• Knowledge of ship terminology and OSHA regulations.
• Able to read instructions and measurements; able to use hand/power tools.
• Experience with marine coating applications and surface preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wood, metal, and fiberglass surfaces for painting.
• Paint inner/outer ship areas and equipment.
• Operate spray guns, brushes, rollers, and sandblasting equipment.
• Maintain clean work area and comply with safety rules.
• Work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Mathematical calculations

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Brushes and rollers

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking a Painter 2 at Port St. Joe, FL. The role involves preparing wood, metal, and fiberglass surfaces for painting, and applying coatings to ship exteriors and interiors.

You will operate spray guns, brushes, and sandblasting equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a busy shipyard environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of marine painting experience, plus knowledge of ship terminology and OSHA regulations.