Background

Arey’s Pond Boat Yard is a full service waterfront and boat building facility located in South Orleans, on lower Cape Cod, MA. We specialize in sailboats and offer a variety of services including fiberglass repair, high end finish work, rigging, hauling, launching, and other services. We are also a renowned builder of catboats and other custom wood and fiberglass vessels. 

Job Description 

We seek a Marine Finish Technician with teamwork skills and a strong work ethic. We will offer training and encourage entry level applicants to apply. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing a range of high end finish services for customers, including varnish, one and two part paint application, bottom paint, and fiberglass repair. 

Responsible to: Head Finisher, Yard Foreperson, Director of Operations

Job Responsibilities 

• Application of varnish and Cetol finishes
• Application of one and two part paints
• Repair varying levels of cosmetic damage
• Prep and perform tasks in a professional time-frame
• Keep shop clean and organized
• Electronically checkout materials and track labor time
• Resolve mistakes or safety concerns by discussing them with other employees and/or supervisor.
• Work with the administration department to create accurate estimates for projects.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Motivated individual who works well as a member of a team
• 2+ years of job experience, preferably in the marine service industry
• A valid driver’s license (demonstrable towing experience is a plus)
• Warehouse forklift experience preferred. Training will be offered to candidates if needed. 
• Knowledge of sailing and sailboats is a plus. 

Compensation: Starting at $20-24/hour. Applicants with significant previous experience in professional marine varnish and paint application can expect a higher hourly rate. This is a full-time, hourly, position with full benefits and paid time off, available after a probationary period.