Marine Painter / Coater
eliteWanchese (NC)
About the role
Maritime Painter/CoaterWe are seeking a skilled Maritime Painter/Coater to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and applying protective coatingsincluding paints, varnishes, and epoxiesto vessels and marine structures. Your work will safeguard surfaces such as steel, fiberglass, and wood from corrosion, wear, and harsh maritime environments. The position requires expert surface preparation, coating application, and strict adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Responsibilities:
Surface Preparation: Clean, sand, strip, and power wash surfaces to remove old coatings, rust, grease, and contaminants.
Abrasive Blasting: Operate sandblasting or water-jetting equipment to prepare surfaces.
Coating Application: Apply primers, anti-corrosive, anti-fouling, and finishing coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
Mixing & Matching: Accurately mix paints and coating materials to required specifications (color, viscosity, mil thickness).Quality Control: Inspect surfaces and finished coatings to ensure adhesion, durability, and high-quality finishes.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate, maintain, and clean tools and equipment, including sprayers, sanders, and blasters. Set up scaffolding and containment systems as needed.
Safety & Compliance: Follow all PPE requirements and adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
Estimating: Calculate surface areas and estimate required quantities of coating materials.
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