Painter

Req ID: RQ215249 Type of Requisition: SCA Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: SCA Skills: Commercial Painting,Hand Tools,Painting Techniques Experience: 1 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Painter, Maintenance The painter/lagger is responsible for the correct and total application of power tool cleaning, brush and roll painting, striping, paint mixing, assisting and mechanics with other basic marine preservation duties. The painter/lagger installs insulating material to shipboard equipment and components, bulkheads, ventilation ducting, piping and overhead of ship structure. Wires pre-formed fiberglass and calcium silicate pipe covering. Trowels mastic or cement on fiberglass cloth. Fits thermos-block insulation to boiler drums, evaporators and steam turbines. Wires insulation on machinery and provides wire netting for retention and covers. Measures sizes and fabricates portable pads using heavy cloth. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Brush and roll painting for various applications Applying the Stripe Coat for paint applications Assisting with Rigging and containment Understanding the Equipment operation (Various) Have experience with marine preparation and coatings application. Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required. Regular, reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of this job. Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility and the drydock. Must be able to spend up to 90% of time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates. Regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear. Must have good eye/hand coordination. Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels. HS Diploma/GED required; 1+ years of experience SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of ship repair processes and procedures preferred. Must be able to obtain OSHA10 Hour Safety Certification. 1+ years experience working for a marine coating company performing marine preparation and coatings application (or equivalent U.S. Navy training and experience) is preferred. Must be able to gain access to government facilities Must be willing to travel and work away from the home office for periods of time Must have reliable transportation Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to work aboard vessels, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator Successfully demonstrated knowledge of shipyard policies and procedures. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights. Must be physically able to commute to various areas of shipyard. Must be a US Citizen Ability to obtain Secret security clearance GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: u25cf 401K with company match u25cf Comprehensive health and wellness packages u25cf Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career u25cf Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications u25cf Cutting-edge technology you can learn from u25cf Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #hireshipyardcareersgdit The likely hourly rate for this position is between $25.63 - $26.45. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employeeu2019s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Created: 2026-02-23