Experienced Painter

Experienced Painter

An Experienced Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing surfaces with high-quality workmanship while maintaining safety, efficiency, and attention to detail. This position requires advanced knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, coatings, and equipment used in industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or residential settings.

• Prepare surfaces by sanding, scraping, grinding, pressure washing, masking, and priming.
• Apply paint, coatings, stains, sealants, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Mix and match paints and coatings to required specifications.
• Inspect surfaces for defects and perform repairs such as patching holes, smoothing surfaces, and caulking.
• Operate and maintain painting tools, spray guns, compressors, ladders, scaffolding, and related equipment.
• Ensure proper coating thickness, finish quality, and color consistency.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and production schedules.
• Follow all safety procedures regarding chemicals, ventilation, PPE, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with training less experienced painters when needed.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

• 3–5+ years of professional painting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial, automotive, marine, commercial, or residential painting techniques.
• Experience with spray painting equipment and surface preparation tools.
• Ability to identify coating defects and perform corrective actions.
• Knowledge of paint mixing ratios, drying times, and finishing processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, noisy, or confined environments.
• Ability to wear respirators and protective equipment for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and steady hand-eye coordination.
• Experience with industrial or marine coatings.
• Forklift or man lift certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Experience with epoxy, polyurethane, and gel coat applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot paint defects such as runs, fisheyes, orange peel, or uneven coverage.

• Manufacturing, industrial, marine, construction, or shop environment.
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Fast-paced production setting with quality and deadline expectations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, a normal office environment, or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

Sea Ark Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sea Ark Boat Company complies with applicable…