Marine Painter 3/C — Shipyard Exterior/Interior Specialist

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. seeks a skilled painter to prepare wood, metal, and fiberglass surfaces for painting and to apply coatings to ships and related equipment.

The role requires attention to surface prep, masking, and safe handling of paints and solvents in a dynamic shipyard environment. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of marine painting experience, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and the ability to read and follow written and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one-year marine painting experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations desired.
• Knowledge of transportation and storage of hazardous materials requirements desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and paint ship parts, equipment, interiors and exteriors.
• Operate or tend painting and sandblasting equipment.
• Protect areas not to be painted using masking materials.
• Assist in surface preparation and in paint mixing as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area and tools; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading skills

Diagram interpretation

Tool handling

Color matching

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA knowledge

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. seeks a skilled painter to prepare wood, metal, and fiberglass surfaces for painting and to apply coatings to ships and related equipment.

The role requires attention to surface prep, masking, and safe handling of paints and solvents in a dynamic shipyard environment. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of marine painting experience, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and the ability to read and follow written and