Marine Painter

Job Description

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking Marine Painter to join our team.

The Marine Painter is directly responsible for preparing surfaces and applying coatings to boats, vessels and marine structures. The Marine Painter prepares wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of ships, boats, and shipyard and marina buildings, using brushes, spray guns, and rollers; mixes solvents according to formula, and immerses parts in solution or washes surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt. Work hours will vary. The Marine Painter may be required to travel daily with the vessel.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Using hand and power tools, remove the old paint and or rust to smooth and prep the surface for new paint and waterproof coatings.
• Must be able to disassemble and reassemble equipment during the preparation processes.
• Fills cracks and holes with patching plaster, putty, or plastic wood.
• Using unique compounds that prevent corrosion or create a membrane that seals the boat or marine structure.
• Applying color and sealant using various systems or tools
• Operate painting or coating equipment.
• Has the ability to brush or roll finishes onto surfaces.
• Mix paint, varnish, stain, shellac and calcimine to the required specifications.
• The ability to spray paint with consistent millage.
• Responsible for post-paint processes such as grinding, polishing, sealing, caulking and sanding.
• Monitor material on shop floor for mobilization and demobilization.
• Maintains a clean environment of work area.
• Assist all team members as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a positive customer service attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Punctual and professional
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Possesses basic mechanical skills.
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ practical experience as a marine painter and or proficiency with industrial coatings. This experience must be recent; within the last two years of your professional history.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in Marine Construction is preferred but not necessary.
  
  

Physical / Environmental Requirements:

• Must be comfortable working safely from heights and working from a man-lift/aerial lift.
• Prolonged periods sitting/driving.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Noisy environments.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
  
  

Company Description

Crofton Industries began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 71 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.

Benefits

Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplementary Insurance via Aflac
• PTO
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Participation
  
  

Crofton Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, color, age, disability, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by Federal, State or local laws. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training

Crofton Industries complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees. It is the policy of Crofton Industries to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Crofton Industries will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. Crofton Industries will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Crofton Industries.

Crofton is an E-Verify employer.

Crofton Industries began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 71 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals. Benefits Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following: -Health Insurance -Short Term Disability Insurance -Dental Insurance -Life Insurance -Supplementary Insurance via Aflac -PTO -FinFit Financial Wellness Program -Employee Assistance Program -Paid Holidays -401(k) Participation Crofton Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, color, age, disability, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by Federal, State or local laws. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training Crofton Industries complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees. It is the policy of Crofton Industries to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Crofton Industries will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. Crofton Industries will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Crofton Industries. Crofton is an E-Verify employer.