Fiberglass Repairer/Painter

PR-San Juan

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Req #: 22577
Type: Full-Time
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FIBERGLASS REPAIRER/PAINTER  (PRPD-2025-22577): 

Bowhead seeks an experienced Outboard Engine Mechanic to join our team in Puerto Rico for maintenance of vessels and general maritime support in Ponce and San Juan. 

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are limited to conducting Fiberglass repairs and all painting operations, applying decals, Cleaning, buffing, polishing and waxing vessels. Assisting the outboard Mechanics with the installation and rigging/de-rigging, diagnosing, and conducting repairs on customers outboard engines, boats and trailers. 

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of and experience with all aspects of Fiberglass Repairs using resins and epoxies, painting of vessels using approved marine coatings both topside and bottom paints as required. 
* Must have experience in installing vinyl decals. 
* Cleaning vessels. Polishing, Waxing of vessels. Maintaining all assigned vessels in a clean and ready for inspection/use status.
* Experience conducting fiberglass and aluminum repairs is a plus. Having the capability to conduct aluminum hull weld repairs in accordance with American National Standards Institute/American Welding Society standard - ANSI/AWS D3.7. is desirable but not required. 
* Valid Driver's License is required and qualified candidates must be able to obtain a US Passport. 
* Able to lift 75lbs on occasion and work in tight and cramped spaces on small boats.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts, ability to work well with Customers. 
* Certifications from Mercury Marine is a plus. 
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Public Trust clearance is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement at this location.

Physical Demands:

*  Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
*  Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
*  Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically 

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