Painting Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Painting Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating all yacht painting and finishing activities, ensuring that painting works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality, technical specifications, and yacht-industry standards.

The role involves managing painters and subcontractors, monitoring surface preparation and coating applications, controlling materials and equipment, and ensuring that projects are completed within the required schedule.

Key Responsibilities

1. Painting & Surface Preparation

• Supervise all yacht painting activities including:

• Surface preparation

• Fairing and sanding

• Priming

• Undercoating

• Topcoat application

• Varnishing and finishing

• Touch-up and repair works

• Ensure correct preparation of fiberglass, aluminium, steel, wood and other yacht surfaces.

• Ensure correct application of marine paint systems according to manufacturer specifications.

• Monitor mixing ratios, pot life, application thickness and curing times.

• Ensure proper masking and protection of adjacent areas before painting.

• Inspect surfaces before, during and after painting.

2. Team Supervision

• Supervise painters, polishers, preparation workers and subcontractors.
• Allocate daily tasks and manpower according to project requirements.
• Monitor attendance, productivity and work quality.
• Train workers on proper painting techniques, equipment handling and safety procedures.
• Ensure workers follow company procedures and work instructions.

3. Quality Control

• Ensure painting works meet approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.

• Identify defects such as:

• Runs and sags

• Orange peel

• Pinholes

• Blistering

• Cracking

• Poor adhesion

• Uneven finish

• Colour variation