Senior Marine Coatings & Blasting Foreman

Main Industries; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Pay

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Stable, Year‑Round Employment

Job summary

Main Industries in Charleston, SC is seeking a Marine Foreman – Coatings & Blasting to provide hands-on leadership for marine surface prep and coatings crews. You will coordinate daily work assignments, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate with project leadership to complete work on schedule.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, familiarity with marine coatings, and the ability to manage blasting and painting operations in shipyard or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading marine coatings/blasting crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of abrasive blasting, surface prep, and coating application requirements.
• Ability to read project specifications and enforce safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on supervision of marine blasters, painters, and helpers.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, and materials to complete work on schedule.
• Enforce safety policies and coordinate with supervision to ensure quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Coating application

Reading specs

Safety leadership

Communication

Tools

Blasting equipment

Painting equipment

Respirators

Job description

Main Industries in Charleston, SC is seeking a Marine Foreman – Coatings & Blasting to provide hands-on leadership for marine surface prep and coatings crews. You will coordinate daily work assignments, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate with project leadership to complete work on schedule.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, familiarity with marine coatings, and the ability to manage blasting and painting operations in shipyard or industrial settings.