Marine Spray Painter

Description

Do you have a passion for excellence and the drive to work alongside the best in the industry? If so, Hinckley Yachts, with over 90 years of heritage crafting America’s finest yachts, invites you to join our world-class team.

Hinckley Yachts is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Painters to join our team in Portsmouth RI. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in prepping, sanding, and spraying surfaces with a commitment to high-quality standards in both automotive and marine industries.  Become a part of our legacy, where your skills and dedication help define the future of the yachting industry.   We offer an environment where quality craftsmanship is valued, and your skills can shine. If you are passionate about the trade and ready to commit to excellence, we would love to hear from you!  

Responsibilities:

• Surface Preparation: Prep, fair, and finish sand surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and smooth finishes.
• Spraying: Apply epoxy primers, urethane, and acrylic topcoats using conventional or HVLP spray guns with pressure pots.
• Paint/Gelcoat Matching: Perform color matching, spot repairs, and detailing.
• Minor Glass Repairs: Fill and fair surfaces using epoxy or vinyl-ester fillers.
• Equipment Use: Operate staging, ladders, scissor lifts, and other equipment safely.
• Painting Bottoms: Sand, brush, roll finish, and airless spray antifouling or other coatings (preferred but not required).
• Polishing: Maintain decks and topsides with attention to detail.

Requirements

• 2-5+ years in prepping/spraying for automotive or marine applications.
• 1-3 years of general boatyard experience preferred.
• Experience with airless conventional and HBLP spraying. 
• Background in industrial, commercial construction, shipyard, or house painting.
• Knowledge of common paint brands in the industry.
• Must have own, reliable transportation and be willing to go offsite (gas reimbursed) for certain projects. 
• Ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications and uphold high standards of excellence.
• Will work with Scaffolding and man lift. 
• Must own and maintain personal tools, including sanders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, extension cords, conventional or HVLP spray guns, and spot repair guns.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.