Marine Detailer & Bottom Paint Technician
Portland, ME
We are seeking a Marine Detailer / Bottom Paint Technician to join our Detail Shop.
Our Detail Shop is responsible for vessel cleaning and appearance, professional detailing, surface care, and bottom preparation and painting. Previous experience is helpful, but we are willing to train dependable candidates with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Wash and clean vessel exteriors
- Perform interior cleaning and detailing
- Compound, polish, and wax fiberglass and painted surfaces
- Clean and polish stainless steel, glass, and other marine surfaces
- Prepare vessel bottoms for painting
- Sand and prepare bottom surfaces as required
- Apply antifouling bottom paint
- Perform touch-ups and related finish work
- Prepare vessels for launch and customer pickup
- Perform seasonal vessel cleaning and preparation
- Protect vessels and surrounding areas during sanding, painting, and detailing
- Maintain detailing and painting tools, supplies, and equipment
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Follow applicable safety and environmental procedures
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Work in a dynamic and growing outdoor recreation industry
If you take pride in hands-on work and producing a high-quality finished product, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements:
- Marine or automotive detailing, buffing, polishing, painting, or surface-preparation experience is helpful but not required.
- Experience using professional buffers, polishers, sanders, and painting equipment is a plus.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors
- Able to follow established procedures
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Committed to maintaining a clean and safe workplace
Portland Yacht Services
Located on Portland’s working waterfront, Portland Yacht Services and Portland Ship Yard provide comprehensive marine services for yachts, commercial vessels, and government fleets. Our full-service shipyard offers repairs, maintenance, and refits with a team of skilled technicians, fabricators, and marine professionals. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a 330-ton mobile lift and indoor heated storage, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality craftsmanship and customer service.
Join our dynamic team and be part of Maine’s premier marine service hub!
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