Paint Lead

Fincantieri Marine Repair; Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is seeking a Paint Lead for the Jacksonville, FL location. This first-shift role requires coordinating surface preparation, blasting, and coating activities for Navy and commercial vessels while guiding painters to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to regulations, and on-site leadership to ensure efficient production and compliance with shipyard requirements.

Qualifications

• Journeyman/Technical or associate degree or equivalent
• 2 years industrial painting, blasting, or coating experience required; 2 years shipboard/marine coating leadership preferred
• Willing to obtain NBPI/AMPP CIP 1, aerial lifts, and OSHA 30 within 30 days of employment
• Strong knowledge of marine coating systems and surface preparation methods

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee surface preparation, abrasive blasting, UHP waterjetting, coating application, touch-up, and preservation activities
• Lead workforce assignments and ensure painting/coating operations meet quality, safety, and shipyard standards
• Inspect and document completed work for compliance with specifications and coating thickness standards
• Lead daily safety briefings and enforce PPE, respirator, ventilation, confined space, and hazmat procedures
• Perform other duties and possible overtime as needed

Skills

Marine coating systems

Drawing interpretation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman/Technical or Associate degree

NBPI or AMPP CIP 1 (preferred)

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

UHP waterjetting equipment

Job description

Description

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for a Paint Lead in the Paint Department at our Jacksonville, FL, location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20, 000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Painter Lead is responsible for training and supporting painters with repairs needed for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. This role involves assigning and executing tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship/workmanship and ensuring all work complies with vessel-specific regulations and quality requirements. This position will provide on-site direction and guidance on work progress and meeting project deadlines.

Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee surface preparation, abrasive blasting, Ultra High Pressure (UHP) Waterjetting, coating application, touch-up, and preservation activities for vessel structures, tanks, compartments, and equipment while ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Lead workforce assignments, ensuring all painting and coating operations meet quality, safety, environmental, and shipyard standards
• Inspect and document completed work for compliance with specifications, blueprints, SDS/PDS requirements, and coating thickness standards; document progress and resolve quality or equipment issues
• Lead daily safety briefings, enforce PPE, respirator, ventilation, confined space, and hazardous material procedures, and provide guidance to junior painters while overseeing the safe operation and maintenance of painting equipment and work areas.
• Other duties assigned and the occasional overtime

Requirements

• Possess a strong knowledge of marine coating systems, surface preparation methods, abrasive blasting, UHP, paint application techniques, and preservation practices to train junior painters
• Read and interpret shipbuilding drawings, coating specifications, work packages, paint schedules, and engineering requirements to determine material needs and work sequences
• Ability to interpret coating specifications, shipbuilding drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Strong understanding of shipboard painting, blasting, coating, inspection, and maintenance processes
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience

• Journeyman, Technical or associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 Years of industrial painting, blasting, or coating experience required. 2 Years of shipboard, marine, or heavy industrial coating and leadership experience preferred.
• Have or are willing to obtain NBPI or AMPP CIP 1, aerial lifts, and OSHA 30 certifications within the first 30 days of employment

Competencies

Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.
• Leadership Excellence: Fincantieri leaders lead by example, empower, and inspire success.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.