Lead Marine Painter / Paint Inspector

The Lead Marine Painter / Paint Inspector provides oversight, instruction, and supervision to Painters and Painter Helpers. Principal Accountabilities Oversee and coordinate schedule on service work orders Performs the abrasive blasting, priming, and painting of surfaces Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for surface coating/paint Inventories, controls and properly stores all necessary paint, solvents, and abrasives Inventories, controls and maintains all painting equipment and tools Leads the paint shop team during all work performed Assists in determining parts, supplies, and material requirements for job accomplishment Participates with the on-the-job training of junior shop personnel Assists in the writing safety anaylsis for each job Ensure team operates in compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system’s and Hazardous Material storage Ensure the paint shop team wears the appropriate PPE for the assigned tasks at all times Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge & Skills Working knowledge on the application of paint/surface coatings Knowledge of measuring surface area to provide accurate estimate of product needed for each job Ability to follow all safety requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines Ability to lead a team and create a positive work environment Knowledge of and ability to perform proper surface preparation by abrasive blasting and mechanical means Familiarity working with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems Knowledgeable working with hazardous material and its proper storage Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment Experience & Education High school diploma or equivalent Five (5) years’ experience in paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing or related field Two (2) years experience working in a supervisory role Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record Completion of an Industrial/Commercial painting training program preferred Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment