Marine Painter / Paperhanger

About this role

We’re hiring a hands-on marine painter/paperhanger in the Houma, LA area to perform blasting, surface preparation, and coating work on marine projects. This role focuses on quality surface prep and applying protective coatings in interior and exterior marine environments. This is a Monday–Friday day-shift position (6:30 am–5:00 pm). Candidates must already live within 50 miles of Houma, LA. No per diem is available — local candidates only. If you have solid blasting and painting experience and want steady, local day work, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

• • Perform marine surface preparation including abrasive blasting, grinding, and hand-tooling to meet specifications
• • Apply interior and exterior coatings, sealants, and waterproofing systems per job instructions
• • Mask, tape, and protect adjacent surfaces; set up containment and proper ventilation where needed
• • Inspect finished work for coverage, adhesion, and appearance; touch up and correct defects
• • Maintain and clean blasting and painting equipment; report and log materials and work completed

What we're looking for

• • Proven experience with marine blasting and painting on commercial or industrial projects
• • Skilled in surface preparation, paint application, waterproofing, and sealing techniques
• • Able to follow technical work orders, coating specifications, and mixing instructions
• • Available to work Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–5:00 pm, and able to commute from within 50 miles of Houma, LA
• • Able to work safely around blasting equipment, coatings, and in confined or elevated spaces

Qualifications

• • Proof of residence within 50 miles of Houma, LA required
• • Trade experience in marine coating application and surface prep; references preferred
• • Ability to read work orders, measure, and follow safety procedures
• • Relevant coating or surface-prep certifications (e.g., applicator or blasting certificates) are a plus

What we offer

• • Consistent Monday–Friday day-shift schedule with set start/end times
• • Local assignments — no overnight travel or per diem (candidates must live within 50 miles)
• • Hands-on work on marine projects that build trade skills and experience
• • Steady, full-time weekly hours for reliable work planning
• • Clear expectations for schedule and job duties

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