Marine Coatings Supervisor | Cleveland, OH | $30 - $35/hr | Direct Hire
Mural Group is partnering with a Marine company and shipyard in Cleveland, Ohio to place a Marine Coatings Supervisor. This is a working supervisor role: you will lead a blasting and painting crew while also being hands-on with the work. NACE certification is strongly preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a significant advantage given the crew's composition.
What You Will Do
Supervise subcontract and shipyard employees on all painting and blasting assignments, reporting directly to the New Construction and Repair Manager on schedule and budget.
Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and remove corrosion; blast coatings off hulls and tanks to prepare steel for painting.
Prepare, tape, brush, roll, and spray surfaces using conventional and airless spray equipment.
Mix coatings, prep surfaces on tanks, shipboard piping, and interior and exterior areas.
Perform and document DFT, WFT, humidity, soluble salts, anchor profile, and dew point readings.
Maintain blasting and painting equipment including hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns, and tips.
Develop materials and stock needs for paint operations; evaluate applicant skills when hiring for the crew.
What You Bring
NACE certification strongly preferred (CIP Level 1 or higher).
Proficiency in abrasive blasting, airless and HVLP painting, and knowledge of environmental precautions and applicable regulations.
Thorough knowledge of coating application and surface preparation on various surfaces and spray equipment types.
Strong leadership ability; comfortable leading a blasting and painting crew with minimal supervision.
Marine experience preferred but not required.
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.