Painter's Apprentice: Hands-On Paint Prep & Booth Support

Roswell Marine; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Marine in Florida is seeking a Painter's Apprentice to support painters in the paint booths and assist with prep tasks.

The role covers duties of a painter's helper, surface prep, material stock, and maintenance of a clean, organized work area. Prior experience of 1–2 years in paint or manufacturing is preferred. This is a full-time position with consistent hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as TDS and SDS and other safety rules.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Demonstrates respectful manner toward company, management and team members.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of department processes.
• Basic knowledge of paint processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of Painters Helper.
• Plug holes in preparation for coating.
• Assist Painters with Parts Wipedown.
• Assist Painters with final prep.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Empty garbages throughout the department.
• Clean paint racks.
• Restock primer shelves.
• Monitor consumables and report low inventory to lead.
• Return paint rack hooks to body shop.
• Clean parts before priming / Raptor.
• Help inspect incoming materials against packing slip.
• Stock material in bulk storage when received.
• Clean paint hooks from old paint.
• Move racks in and out of booths.
• Sort and clean silicone plugs.
• Sweep floors.
• Help clean parts before they go in the booth.
• Clean foam pads in bucket from detail team.
• Get parts from immersion department.
• Maintain Paint Equipment.
• Maintain Paint Booth (assisting Maintenance Department).
• Mix paint materials in accordance with TDS.
• Remove basic debris, runs, etc. from painted surfaces.
• Final Polishing.
• Works under direct supervision on duties and tasks that are standardized, selecting from written instructions, and established procedures.
• Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in proper working order.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect paint department operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, etc.

Skills

Communication

SDS/TDS reading

Problem solving

Integrity

Respectful conduct

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Dept processes

Paint processes

Education

1–2 years paint/manufacturing

Marine/auto/aerospace experience preferred

Job description

Roswell Marine in Florida is seeking a Painter's Apprentice to support painters in the paint booths and assist with prep tasks.

The role covers duties of a painter's helper, surface prep, material stock, and maintenance of a clean, organized work area. Prior experience of 1–2 years in paint or manufacturing is preferred. This is a full-time position with consistent hours and overtime as needed.