Marine Topside Paint Associate

As a Topside Marine Painter, you play a critical role in protecting assets, delivering a professional finish, and ensuring boaters see craftsmanship—not shortcuts. This is a hands-on role for painters who know their way around spray equipment, understand fiberglass substrates, and take pride in clean, durable marine finishes.

• Professional Spray Application: Execute high-quality spray painting of topsides, decks, marina structures, and equipment using marine-grade coatings, primers, and finishes.

• Surface Prep Expertise: Perform proper sanding, fairing, masking, solvent wiping, and substrate preparation to ensure adhesion and finish quality.

• Fiberglass Knowledge: Work confidently with fiberglass surfaces, including identifying defects, performing minor fiberglass repairs, and preparing gelcoat or composite surfaces for paint.

• Finish Quality Control: Maintain consistent film thickness, proper cure times, and defect-free finishes (runs, fisheyes, orange peel, overspray).

• Tool & Equipment Stewardship: Set up, operate, clean, and maintain spray guns, compressors, PPE, and paint materials in accordance with best practices.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including respirator use, material handling, and environmental controls.

• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with the Paint Supervisor and yard team to meet schedules, adapt to weather conditions, and complete projects efficiently.

• Jobsite Discipline: Maintain clean, organized work areas and report material shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns proactively.

• Hands-on spray painting experience with marine, automotive, or industrial coatings.

• Working knowledge of fiberglass and composite surfaces, including prep and minor repair.

• Proven ability to deliver consistent, high-quality finishes in a production environment.

• Strong understanding of paint systems, reducers, catalysts, and environmental conditions.

• Ability to follow technical direction while working independently when required.

• Attention to detail—because the difference between "good enough" and "professional" is visible from the dock.

• Physical capability to work outdoors in varying weather, including bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.