Immediate Hiring - Marine Painters

Hiring - Painters for Shipyards, 1st Shift, Paying from $20/Hr to 25/Hr Job Description As a Painter, you will be responsible for cleaning and preparing wood or metal surfaces for painting, ensuring they are free from dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants. You will mask and tape areas not requiring painting and apply paint to parts, equipment, and structural surfaces on the interior and exterior of ships and shipyard buildings. You will mix materials according to the Product Data Sheet, inspect painted areas, and perform touch-up work as needed. Responsibilities + Set up tools and equipment at the job site for surface preparation. + Prepare surfaces to be painted. + Set up spray paint equipment for coating application. + Mix paint materials according to PDS and apply coatings to surfaces. + Hand paint and/or spray paint in designated areas and inspect work for touch-ups. + Perform housekeeping in assigned work areas during and upon completion of work. + Operate high-reach equipment to prepare surfaces and apply coatings in hard-to-reach elevated areas. + Remove scrap and perform general cleaning and sweeping. + Perform other tasks relevant to the trade as assigned. 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 the Product Data Sheet. + Ability to identify paint application requirements and equipment needed for coating application. + Capability to operate high-reach equipment and work at heights and in confined spaces. + Comprehension of written and verbal instructions and safety instructions, regulations, and warnings. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous shipyard experience is preferred. + Must be eligible to work at the company. Why Work Here? This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects within a secure and expanding environment. The company's recent $6.7 billion contract highlights its long-term stability, growth, and strategic importance in national defense. You will contribute to projects recognized for innovation and reliability, working with a company that values engineering excellence and trusted partnerships. Work Environment The work environment involves exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mist, and gases. You may work with toxic or caustic chemicals and in proximity to moving machines and mechanical parts. The role requires frequent manual and finger dexterity and may involve awkward postures and positions. Work is performed in all areas of the shipyard and onboard ships, supporting the T-AO New Construction Program. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. 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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 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 Mar 20, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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: 2026-03-09