Painter

DERECKTOR FLORIDA INC • Dania Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Derecktor is seeking an experienced Marine Painter for a hands-on role preparing, coating, and finishing vessel surfaces and components according to manufacturer specifications, project requirements, and company quality standards. The position applies antifouling paints, primers, protective coatings, and finish coatings to vessel hulls, bottoms, equipment, and other marine surfaces, and may include minor fiberglass and fairing repairs. The ideal candidate has marine or industrial coatings experience, understands surface preparation and coating application, and is committed to safe, durable, high-quality work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of marine or industrial surface preparation and coating application techniques.
• Familiarity with primers, antifouling paints, protective and finish coatings, fairing compounds, and related marine products.
• Ability to mix and apply multi-component coating systems according to manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to use brushes, rollers, spray equipment, sanders, grinders, pressure washers, and other surface-preparation tools.
• Understanding of masking, surface preparation, coating application, curing, and finishing procedures.
• Ability to recognize surface defects, coating failures, corrosion, and preparation issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to read and follow product data sheets, safety data sheets, work instructions, and coating specifications.
• Ability to work safely around paints, solvents, coatings, and other shipyard chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and communicate effectively with supervisors and other trades.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and work at heights, aboard vessels, and in confined or restricted spaces.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and comply with company safety and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in marine painting, yacht refinishing, shipyard painting, industrial coatings, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with marine surface preparation and coating application is preferred.
• Experience using spray equipment is preferred.
• Fiberglass and fairing experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous-material handling and applicable workplace safety practices is preferred.
• OSHA or other relevant safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vessel surfaces by pressure washing, scraping, sanding, grinding, blasting, cleaning, or other suitable methods.
• Remove existing paint and coatings, rust, corrosion, marine growth, and other contaminants.
• Inspect surfaces for damage, corrosion, defects, and conditions requiring repair or further preparation.
• Perform minor fiberglass, fairing, and surface repairs as needed.
• Mask, cover, and protect surrounding vessel surfaces, equipment, hardware, and work areas.
• Mix, thin, and prepare primers, paints, antifouling coatings, and other products according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, or other appropriate methods.
• Apply primers, barrier coats, antifouling coatings, protective coatings, and finish coatings to vessel surfaces and components.
• Follow coating specifications for mixing ratios, application thickness, coverage, and recoat or cure times.
• Inspect completed work for coverage, adhesion, appearance, and quality; perform touch-ups or corrective work as necessary.
• Operate, clean, and maintain painting, spraying, sanding, and surface-preparation tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Handle, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, coatings, hazardous materials, and waste according to company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and use required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable.
• Maintain records of materials used and work performed when required.
• Communicate progress, material needs, quality concerns, damage, and other issues to the Production Manager or appropriate supervisor.
• Coordinate with mechanics, welders, electricians, project managers, and other shipyard personnel to support schedules and avoid trade conflicts.
• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and within project schedules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED