Ship painter Fiberglass technician

St Francis Marine Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A marine service company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Marine Painter/Fiberglass Technician to prepare and paint boats. Candidates should have experience in varnishing and the use of Awlgrip finish coats. The ideal candidate is dependable and organized, with a desire for continuous learning. We offer competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in preparing, painting and varnishing both the interior and exterior of boats.
• Experience applying Gelcoat and spraying Awlgrip finish coats is a plus.
• Must keep track and write down work performed, parts used and time spent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wood, metal, fiberglass or other surfaces for painting and varnishing.
• Tape or protect surrounding surfaces such as decks, hardware, and windows.
• Clean, sand, and smooth surfaces using appropriate tools.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, or stain to protect surfaces.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a safe clean work area.

Skills

Experience in preparing, painting and varnishing

Marine service skills

Team oriented

Ability to work independently

Dependable, tidy and organized

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Marine Painter/Fiberglass Technician to join our team. Must have experience in preparing, painting and varnishing both the interior and exterior of boats, as well as boat parts. Experience applying Gelcoat and spraying Awlgrip finish coats a plus. The ideal candidate must be team orientated, but also have the ability to work well independently. They must be dependable, tidy, organized, and able to follow directions well. Must be able to meet a schedule. Other boat related and marine service skills are advantageous. The successful candidate will be dedicated to continuously improving and learning new skills. Continuing education opportunities and professional development training are available. We value our employees and hope the ideal candidate will join us for a lifelong career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wood, metal, fiberglass or other surfaces for painting and varnishing
• Tape or otherwise protect surrounding surfaces such as decks, hardware, and windows
• Clean, sand, and smooth surfaces, using appropriate tools, such as scrapers, sandpaper or chemicals
• Ability to perform small repairs to surfaces prior to paint
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, or stain, as appropriate, to protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of boats
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain safe clean work area
• Sets up and dismantles staging following OSHA staging guidelines

Qualifications

• Experienced Fiberglass Technician/Marine Painter with Awlgrip application experience
• Strong understanding of preparing, painting and varnishing
• Full knowledge of the requirements for varnish prepping and sealing and the products utilized
• Ability to keep track and write down work performed, parts used and time spent
• Ability to follow written work orders, take notes while performing work and communicate the work performed effectively to manager
• Follow established procedures
• Follow estimates and complete jobs on time
• Willingness to learn, listen and take direction
• Desire to continuously improve