Paint II

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for a Painter II at our Jacksonville, FL, location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and the leading source of integrated marine systems and components. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 3 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Painter II is responsible for providing surface preparation, marine coatings for repairs to ships and boats in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. This role requires executing and completing work tasks, ensuring quality workmanship, while following the regulatory specifications assigned to each vessel.

Essential Functions

• Surface Preparation & Coating Application: Prepare ship surfaces through sandblasting, grinding, sanding, and cleaning, and apply primers, marine coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, anti-fouling, fire-retardant) using spray, roller, or brush techniques.
• Quality & Documentation
  Inspect your work to meet shipyard specifications, blueprints, SDS/PDS instructions, and coating thickness/coverage requirements. Document work progress, report any issues with materials, surfaces, or equipment. Monitor and record environmental readings as needed, and address quality or compliance concerns promptly.
• Safety & Environmental Responsibilities: Follow shipyard safety protocols, including PPE, respirators, ventilation, and confined space procedures, and be cross-trained as a Competent Person and Fire Watch to support overall safety. Adhere to Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO), Work Authorization (WAF), Hot Work procedures, and other regulatory or procedural requirements. Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely and set up containments with negative ventilation when necessary. 
• Teamwork & Work Management
  Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior painters. Maintain and set up paint equipment, tools, and work areas in compliance with safety standards. Be certified to operate aerial lifts safely to support various tasks.
• Flexible to work non-standard hours, and other duties as assigned, including the occasional overtime.

• Experience with surface preparation and coating application, including sandblasting, grinding, sanding, use of sprayers, rollers, and brushes; industrial coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane, anti-fouling, and fire-retardant
• Ability to read and interpret shipyard specifications, blueprints, SDS, and PDS
• Knowledge of shipyard safety procedures, confined space protocols, and hazardous material handling
• Ability to work in inclement weather (cold, hot, rain, snow, etc.)
• Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience 

• Technical or trade school, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 Years of marine, shipyard, or industrial manufacturing paint experience required, with preferred working knowledge of NAVSEA of 009-32 and SERMC
• Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC) certifications and trained on Abrasive Blaster (C-7) and/or Spray Application (C-12)

Competencies

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees: 

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.