Painter I

FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for a Painter I at our Jacksonville, FL, location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM. Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and the leading source of integrated marine systems and components. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 3 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions. The Painter I is responsible for providing surface preparation, marine coatings for repairs to ships and boats in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. This role involves executing assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship/workmanship and ensuring all work complies with vessel-specific regulations and quality requirements.

Requirements

Experience with surface preparation and coating application, including sandblasting, grinding, sanding, use of sprayers, rollers, and brushes; industrial coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane, anti-fouling, and fire-retardant
Ability to read and interpret shipyard specifications, blueprints, SDS, and PDS
Knowledge of shipyard safety procedures, confined space protocols, and hazardous material handling
Ability to work in inclement weather (cold, hot, rain, snow, etc.)
Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Nice To Haves

Journeyman, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
2 Years of marine, shipyard, or industrial manufacturing paint experience required, with preferred working knowledge of NAVSEA of 009-32 and SERMC
Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC) certifications and trained on Abrasive Blaster (C-7) and/or Spray Application (C-12)

Responsibilities

Prepare ship surfaces through sandblasting, grinding, sanding, and cleaning, and apply primers, marine coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, anti-fouling, fire-retardant) using spray, roller, or brush techniques.
Inspect your work to meet shipyard specifications, blueprints, SDS/PDS instructions, and coating thickness/coverage requirements.
Document work progress, report any issues with materials, surfaces, or equipment.
Monitor and record environmental readings as needed, and address quality or compliance concerns promptly.
Follow shipyard safety protocols, including PPE, respirators, ventilation, and confined space procedures, and be cross-trained as a Competent Person and Fire Watch to support overall safety.
Adhere to Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO), Work Authorization (WAF), Hot Work procedures, and other regulatory or procedural requirements.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely and set up containments with negative ventilation when necessary.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior painters.
Maintain and set up paint equipment, tools, and work areas in compliance with safety standards.
Be certified to operate aerial lifts safely to support various tasks.
Flexible to work non-standard hours, and other duties as assigned, including the occasional overtime.