Blast, Paint & Gen Services Helper

Job Title: Blast, Paint & General Services Helper Job DescriptionWe have 15 openings for Blast, Paint & General Services Helpers. There are 11 positions available for the 1st shift and 4 positions for the 2nd shift. The role involves assisting skilled painters with cleaning and preparing wood or metal surfaces for painting, as well as supporting various tasks across the shipyard.Responsibilities Assist painters in cleaning and preparing surfaces by removing dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants. Mask and tape areas not requiring paint. Help paint parts, equipment, and structural surfaces on ships and shipyard buildings. Mix materials in accordance with Product Data Sheets. Inspect prepped and painted areas and perform touch-up work as needed. Set up and operate spray equipment, pneumatic tools, airless pumps, and HVLP spray guns. Dismantle scaffolding of multiple types and perform general shipyard cleanup. Operate high reach equipment and power tools. Move furniture and other equipment as needed. Support tasks related to Painter, Blaster, Carpentry, and Waysman roles. Essential Skills Knowledge of basic painting applications. Experience with painting, paint preparation, and masking in a shipyard environment. Proficiency with hand tools and general labor tasks. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous shipyard experience is preferred. Flexibility to work all shifts. Must provide own tools. Why Work Here?Join a secure and expanding work environment with opportunities to contribute to high-impact, mission-critical projects. Be part of a team recognized for innovation and reliability in shipbuilding, working on projects that hold strategic importance in national defense.Work EnvironmentThe work supports the T-AO New Construction Program at SOC 6. The fleet oilers for the U.S. Navy are designed to transfer fuel to carrier strike groups at sea, featuring a significant capacity for cargo and aviation capability. The shipyard offers a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.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.

Created: 2026-03-10