Shipyard Painter / Sprayer / Blaster

Job Description Shipyard Painters / Sprayers / Blasters Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking experienced Shipyard Painters, Sprayers, and Blasters for opportunities throughout Hampton Roads. We are looking for candidates with hands-on experience in surface preparation, abrasive blasting, power-tool preparation, spray painting, and marine or industrial coating applications . Local and traveling candidates are encouraged to apply. Prepare steel and other shipboard or industrial surfaces for coating applications. Apply marine and industrial coatings using conventional and airless spray equipment. Mix paints, primers, coatings, and related materials according to specifications. Mask, tape, and protect surrounding areas before blasting and painting operations. Perform brush-and-roll application, touch-up work, and coating repairs as required. Inspect completed work for proper coverage, finish, and quality standards. Maintain blasting, painting, and surface-preparation equipment. Follow applicable shipyard safety, PPE, and respiratory-protection requirements. Work aboard vessels, in dry docks, industrial facilities, confined spaces, and elevated work areas as required Previous experience as a Shipyard Painter, Sprayer, Blaster, Marine Painter, Industrial Painter, or Powertooler . Experience with abrasive blasting, spray painting, power-tool surface preparation, and/or marine coating applications. Knowledge of surface-preparation and coating-application techniques. Comfortable performing active, hands-on work in shipyard and industrial environments . Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and varying environmental conditions as required by assignment. Previous naval, commercial shipyard, or industrial coatings experience Please include applicable painting, blasting, spraying, surface-preparation experience, and current certifications on your résumé. TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries.