Shop Painter Supervisor

Vigor, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a Paint Supervisor to direct daily surface preparation and coating work for industrial and marine projects in shop and field settings. You will supervise crews, plan labor and equipment, and ensure work meets contract specs, coatings, and safety requirements.

The role oversees warehouse activities and develops employees while upholding the Vigor Values. The position requires 5+ years in industrial/marine blasting and coating, AMPP/SSPC familiarity, and the ability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or marine blasting and coating experience with demonstrated crew leadership
• Credentials such as AMPP C7, C12, CAS, OSHA 10, forklift and aerial lift training preferred or required by assignment
• Ability to interpret coating specifications and ensure adherence to safety and quality requirements

Responsibilities

• Plan daily work with production leadership and review drawings, coatings, and project milestones
• Supervise painters, blasters, and support personnel; coach and assess performance
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and interface with operations, quality, safety, and other crafts
• Lead pre-task planning and enforce safe practices for blasting, spray application, and hazardous materials
• Oversee surface preparation, coating application, curing, and documentation of inspections and acceptance criteria
• Track labor hours and production against estimates and communicate corrective actions to management
• Maintain inventory and enforce proper storage and handling of coatings and materials
• Ensure proper labeling, traceability, and turnover of completed work

Skills

Surface prep knowledge

AMPP/SSPC standards

Leadership

Safety awareness

Coating application

Tools

Forklift training

Aerial lift training

OSHA 10

AMPP C7

AMPP C12

CAS

Job description

Location: Portland, OR, United States
Date Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net .

HOURLY RATE:

$36.41

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Paint Supervisor directs daily surface preparation and coating work for industrial and marine projects in shop and field settings. This role assigns and supports crews, plans labor and equipment, monitors schedule and cost, and verifies that work meets contract specifications, coating manufacturer instructions, applicable surface preparation standards, and Vigor safety requirements. The supervisor also oversees warehouse receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping activities that support production. The supervisor develops employees, addresses production issues, and models the Vigor Values: Truth, Responsibility, Evolution, and Love.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Thislistisnot intended to detail all aspects ofthe assigned work butis representative ofthe job’s overall responsibilities)

• Plan daily work with production leadership; review drawings, specifications, coating systems, production targets, access needs, and project milestones before assigning work.
• Supervise painters, blasters, and assigned support personnel; set expectations, provide instruction, monitor performance, coach employees, and elevate personnel concerns through established channels.
• Coordinate labor, blast media, coatings, consumables, equipment, staging, and work area readiness with operations, quality, safety, and other crafts.
• Lead pre-task planning and enforce safe practices for abrasive blasting, spray application, respiratory protection, ventilation, confined spaces, work at height, material handling, and hazardous materials.
• Oversee surface preparation, cleaning, masking, blast profile, soluble salt testing, environmental monitoring, stripe coating, coating application, and cure or recoat requirements.
• Confirm inspection and documentation requirements are met, including environmental readings, surface profile, wet film thickness, dry film thickness, and other specified acceptance criteria; coordinate hold points with quality personnel.
• Track labor hours and production against estimates; identify constraints, rework, material needs, and schedule risks early and communicate corrective actions to management.
• Ensure safe setup, inspection, maintenance, and proper use of blast pots, hoses, nozzles, reclaim systems, compressors, dust collectors, dehumidifiers, and airless or conventional spray equipment.
• Maintain orderly work areas and proper storage, handling, recovery, and disposal of coatings, solvents, and blast media; support QP 1 and QP 3 program requirements as applicable.
• Coordinate turnover of completed work, resolve deficiencies, and perform hands on coating or blasting work when needed and qualified.
• Verify quantities, conditions, and supporting documents against purchase orders and shipping records, and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory and monitor stock levels for coatings, blast media, consumables, tools, and project materials; coordinate with Warehouse Team to replenish and prevent production delays.
• Ensure materials are clearly labeled, assigned to the correct job, and stored in designated locations; maintain traceability of customer supplied material and segregate damaged or nonconforming items.
• Monitor coating shelf life, batch numbers, and storage conditions; rotate stock to use materials before expiration and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.
• Coordinate material staging, picking, and delivery to production crews; prepare completed work for shipment using appropriate packaging and protection to prevent coating damage.
• Maintain safe, organized storage areas, clear aisles, and secure storage; ensure forklifts and other material handling equipment are inspected and operated only by trained and authorized personnel.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.
• Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist on projects.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of industrial and marine surface preparation and coating systems, including epoxies, acrylics, urethanes, polysiloxanes, inorganic zinc, and moisture cured urethanes.
• Ability to interpret specifications, technical data sheets, safety data sheets, drawings, and applicable AMPP or SSPC standards; calculate coating coverage and required wet film thickness for specified dry film thickness.
• Ability to organize crews, communicate clearly across crafts and shifts, document work accurately, and make sound decisions when conditions affect safety, quality, or schedule.
• Ability to identify equipment defects, coating defects, unsuitable environmental conditions, and other nonconforming work and coordinate timely correction.
• Working knowledge of receiving and shipping procedures, inventory control, material traceability, coating shelf life, and safe warehouse storage and material handling practices.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years of industrial or marine blasting and coating experience, including demonstrated crew leadership, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training. Experience planning work to production targets and interpreting coating specifications is required. Relevant credentials such as AMPP C 7, C 12, CAS, OSHA 10, forklift, and aerial lift training are preferred or may be required based on assignment. Required training and certification timelines are established by Vigor.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift, carry 50LBs, or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May be exposed to excessive noise, paint gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening .

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

• Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
• Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
• Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
• Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigors Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.