Paint and Gelcoat Specialist

Insight Global is seeking paint and gelcoat specialists to join one of their clients in Valdosta, Georgia. This organization is focused on developing world-class Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for defense and security missions. Built to operate in complex maritime environments, these platforms deliver advanced autonomy, mission-ready payloads, and scalable capability to support operations ranging from ISR and maritime domain awareness to contested and high-risk missions. Our customer needs paint and gelcoat specialists who will be responsible for finishing and surface repair on unmanned surface vessels. This role owns the process from surface preparation through final finish in a controlled paint environment.
What You Will Do
• Lead by example on safety and compliance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint workspace
• Ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and material handling equipment
• Manage paint materials, chemicals, and storage processes
• Operate and maintain automated paint system equipment
• Perform epoxy paint application and finishing
• Apply and finish gelcoat when required
• Complete surface preparation, coating, and final finishing
• Repair cosmetic or finish damage on completed or in process vessels
• Follow defined finishing standards for durability and quality
• Complete ISPC documentation for quality and safety
• Identify and report equipment or quality issues
• Support prototyping, new model reviews, and process improvements
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts

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Required Qualifications
• Five or more years of boat finishing or automotive paint experience
• Ability to follow technical finish documentation
• Familiarity with OSHA and ISO9001 environments
• High school diploma or equivalent
Physical and Work Environment
• Prolonged standing and walking in industrial environments
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly
• Use of PPE in designated areas

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.