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Job Title: Shipyard Painter

Job Description

The Shipyard Painter is responsible for cleaning and preparing wood or metal surfaces for painting, removing dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants. This role involves masking and taping areas not requiring painting, painting parts, equipment, and structural surfaces on the interior and exterior of ships and shipyard buildings, and mixing materials according to Product Data Sheets. Inspecting prepared painted areas and performing touch-up work as needed are integral to the position.

Responsibilities

+ Set up tools and equipment at job site to conduct surface preparation.

+ Prepare surfaces to be painted.

+ Set up spray paint equipment to conduct coating application.

+ Mix paint materials according to Product Data Sheet and apply coatings to surfaces.

+ Hand paint and/or spray paint in designated areas, inspect work for touch-up.

+ Perform housekeeping on assigned work areas during and at completion of work.

+ Operate high reach equipment to prepare surfaces and apply coating in hard-to-reach elevated areas.

+ Remove scrap and perform general cleaning and sweeping.

+ Work with the General Services Department in performing cross trade responsibilities, such as erecting and dismantling scaffold, water evacuation, load out and grooming compartments.

+ Collaborate with the Blast Department in performing cross trade responsibilities, such as blast setup, recovery, and blow down and final groom.

+ Housekeeping in all work areas, including sweeping.

+ Attend safety, quality, and/or process improvement meetings.

Essential Skills

+ One to three years of experience with hand brush and spray painting application or SSPC C-12 Certification accreditation.

+ Knowledge of surface preparation procedures and proper use and mixing of paints.

+ Ability to read and understand Product Data Sheet.

+ Ability to identify paint application requirements and equipment needed for coating application.

+ Ability to operate high reach equipment.

+ Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any shift.

+ Ability to access and move around ships safely.

+ Ability to observe differences in color.

+ Comprehension of written and verbal instructions, safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous shipyard experience is preferred.

+ Knowledge of basic painting applications.

Why Work Here?

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact, mission-critical projects in a secure and expanding work environment, with a company recognized for innovation and reliability in shipbuilding. The recent contract to build additional fleet replenishment oilers for the U.S. Navy highlights long-term stability, growth, and strategic importance in national defense.

Work Environment

Work will support the T-AO New Construction Program in SOC 6. The work environment includes exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mist, and gases that may affect the respiratory system, as well as exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and moving machines and mechanical parts. Temperatures and ventilation may cause discomfort, and work may involve awkward postures and positions. Personal protective equipment is required. Physical involvement includes frequent lifting and carrying of painting equipment, occasional lifting up to 94 lbs of paint cans, pulling, standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and frequent climbing and balancing. The environment demands maintaining general safety awareness and avoiding hazards commonly present in the work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.