Painter / Blaster

Metson Marine Services, Inc (MMSI) has been dedicated to providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services for the past 37 years. Over those 37 years, MMSI has expanded its business to both commercial and government contracting. Since 1984 the Metson Companies have owned and/or operated a fleet of work boats, including Platform Support, Crew Boats, Oil Spill Response, Diving & ROV Support, Ocean Survey, and other Special Missions. Since 1997, MMSI has operated and maintained a diverse fleet of Government owned ships, vessels, and small craft.

Core Values:

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:

• Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel 
• Protecting our vessels and facilities 
• Protecting the environment 

•     Meeting or exceeding customer requirements 

Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.

How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:

Join the MMSI team as a Marine Painter supporting Southeast Region Port Operations for the U.S. Navy. This position is based at the Regional Boat Maintenance Center in Woodbine, Georgia, and plays a key role in preserving and maintaining marine vessels through surface preparation, coating application, and corrosion control.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare marine surfaces for painting using hand tools, power tools, and approved cleaning methods.
• Apply marine coatings in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and abrasive blasting as required.
• Select and apply appropriate coating systems to protect vessels from corrosion and environmental damage.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Safely work in confined spaces, at heights, and in other physically demanding environments.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working aboard vessels and at shoreside facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of painting experience, preferably in a commercial, industrial, or marine environment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and painting equipment.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks, including kneeling, climbing, bending, crawling, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete a respirator fit test.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with marine or industrial coating systems.
• Knowledge of marine painting principles, surface preparation, and corrosion prevention.
• Experience using pneumatic, hydraulic, or other marine maintenance tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain Military Base Access.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.

Work Environment

Work is performed at pier-side facilities, maintenance shops, and aboard vessels. This position requires working in varying weather conditions, confined spaces, and elevated locations in support of Navy vessel maintenance operations.