Position summary: To prepare exteriors of vessels, to make ready for topcoat from beginning stages to a quality finished state dealing with different substrates.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Correctly identify fillers, resins, paints & their compatibility Identify prep & correct disturbed surfaces on aluminum, fiberglass & steel.
Identify the Substrate in the following materials; aluminum, steel & fiberglass.
Perform small tent construction & successfully perform a shoot containing all over spray Perform various primer applications including milspec, high build, 545 within specs.
Successfully apply finish coat on small parts meeting all mils & paint specs.
Successfully determine application thickness using mil gauge
Successfully prep & prime small parts Alwgrip / DuPont Training & Certification
Determine Coating Build up on raw wood & finish wood surface
Perform Surface Preparation using proper cleaning/surface prep Successfully correct imperfections & repair damage on wood
Determine & apply final coat meeting quality/application guides
Perform quality small non-skid application <100 sqft
Successfully brush apply stripes on yachts Successfully perform fairing on small areas <100 sqft
Successfully perform small paint blends <100 sqft
Overtime, nights and weekend work may be required as customer service needs fluctuate.
Demonstrate knowledge of Basic Fiberglass principles
Demonstrate knowledge of Product by selecting/applying product Demonstrate proper Block Sanding method on raw wood/finish wood Demonstrate proper Brush Application & Technique using varnish Demonstrate proper Stripping method on exterior finished wood Demonstrate proper Gloss & Satin Finishes Application & Technique Demonstrate proper Spray Application & Technique Demonstrate proper Staining & Matching Application & Technique Ability to easily adapt to change
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Service/Interpersonal Skills:
Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Follows policies, accept external controls and supervision and work within the rules.
Displays endurance and capacity for a fast pace
Follows policies, accept external controls and supervision and work within the rules.
Has a positive attitude regarding people and outcomes.
Ability to easily adapt to change Is friendly, cooperative, agreeable. To be a team person.
Able to work independently at times and make sound decisions.
Knows limitations and when to ask for help.

Qualifications:
Experience, Certificates and Education:
4-5 years verifiable experience in a marine paint position
High School Diploma or GED, preferred Vocational/Technical/Business School, preferred

Physical Requirements:
The ability to stoop, crouch, pull, push, reach, hear, near vision, kneel, talk, stand, grasp, walk and lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.