Painter - Marine Operations

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. seeks a skilled commercial painter to lead exterior vessel painting in a shipyard setting. You will prep surfaces, apply coatings, and ensure finishes meet specifications while protecting adjacent areas.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in marine or construction painting, reading blueprints, and a valid driver's license. Willingness to travel to project sites in Northern California is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a commercial painter.
• Experience in marine or construction environments.
• Experience on construction sites and with power tools.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and construction site practices.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Protect surrounding areas during work (decks, windows, etc.).
• Apply coats of paint and finishes to vessels and fixtures.
• Operate spray equipment or brushes to apply coatings.
• Mix colors and prep coatings; ensure film thickness and cure parameters.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Commercial painter

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary:

This position works in a shipyard setting to lead painting activities of exterior of vessels, equipment, and other materials and on-site facilities.

The right person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT SERVICE SYSTEM.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares wood, metal, fiberglass, or other surfaces for painting.
• Tape or otherwise protect surrounding surfaces such as decks, hardware, windows during work process.
• Cleans, sands, and smooth surfaces, using appropriate tools, such as scrapers, sandpaper, steel wool, or chemicals.
• May perform small repairs to surfaces to be painted using appropriate materials and tools.
• Applies coats of paint, stain, enamel, or lacquer, as appropriate, to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of boats.
• Calculate and measure coating application over other paints and surfaces, cure time, temperature/humidity, and film thickness requirements
• Applying nonskid in a uniform pattern meeting application, technical, and millage requirements.
• Washes and treats surfaces with oil, turpentine, and other preparations
• Brushes and rubs filler material into grained wood to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Mixes and matches colors of paint, varnish, stain, shellac, and calcimine.
• Operates spray painting equipment or brushes or rolls paint on surfaces.
• Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish.
• Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch on surfaces.
• Cuts stencils, and brush or spray lettering and decorations on surfaces.
• Follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks.
• Sets up and dismantles staging following OSHA staging guidelines.
• Assists with general operations of the yard, including but not limited to:
• Removal of vessels from water using movable lift crane
• Moving vessels in the yard
• Positioning and securing blocking at the bottom and sides of the vessel according to size, weight, and weight distribution of vessels, using fasteners, hand tools and power tools
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain safe, clean work area.
• Conduct yourself with a positive and contagious attitude for others to emulate.
• Able to work cooperatively with other department personnel.
• Keep the Project Supervisor and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.
• Holds yourself and all employees accountable to the Environmental, Safety and Quality Respect and SMS systems of the organization and to work closely with the Manager of ISO/Respect &Training to implement such systems, plans and control of records and documentation.
• Travel to project sites within Northern California.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a commercial painter
• Must have experience working in the marine or construction field
• Experience working on construction sites and with power tools
• Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with basic hand and power tools including, but not limitedto sandpapers, paintbrushes, cleaning agents, tapes, grinders, surface sanders, DA and block sanders,polishers.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints
• Proven Leadership and Organizational skills
• Experience working in a team and operational environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel to jobs at different sites
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment

Salary is $31.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience.