Marine Finisher, Paint- ME

Employer: Hodgdon Yachts

Email Address: hr@hodgdonyachts.com

Website: http://hodgdonyachts.com/careers

Position Title: Marine Finisher, Paint

Compensation/Rate: Please Contact Us

Location: Damariscotta, ME

Position Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all surface preparations and coating of the vessel, as well as preparing and finishing interior and exterior furniture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
 Responsible for all surface preparations and coating of the vessel, including fairing, sanding, varnishing, painting, spraying and other finishing procedures.
 Prepare and finish interior and exterior furniture, joiner work and other components of the vessel
 Prepare and apply epoxy, linier polyurethanes, and other chemical applications
 Involved with supervising a small crew of painters

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 3-5 years of experience in marine finishing preferred, including application of linier polyurethanes, or in high-end auto body shop finishing
 Must be familiar with brush and spray applications with strong emphasis on spraying skills using Awlgrip on hulls and decks
 Must have a keen understanding of the safety hazards and know how to work safely
 Responsible for understanding and exhibiting excellent work standards
 Attention to the highest quality standards is essential
 Must be team player
 Must wear personal safety equipment as required
 Must be able to wear a respirator
 Must be able to meet the requirements of the schedule, i.e. must be at work as scheduled and must be on time
 Basic painter’s hand tools are required
ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
 Basic mathematic skills
 Ability to read and understand paint mixing formulas

EQUIPMENT USED:
 Paint brushes
 Paint sprayer, i.e. electric airless, conventional HVLP
 Basic painter’s hand tools, i.e. scrapers


ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
 Flexibility to work in standing, squatting, or kneeling positions, as well as reaching overhead with twisting and bending while performing any of the above tasks
 Stair and ladder climbing is required and must have no fear of heights
 Ability to work in small spaces
 Ability to work with epoxy and other chemical applications
 Minimal lifting above 25 lbs.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.