Marine Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Painter - San Diego, CA - Immediately Hiring (1st Shift)

Job Description

• We are seeking skilled Marine Painters and Marine Laborers to support high-priority U.S. Navy corrosion mitigation and ship repair projects in San Diego. This role involves performing shipboard preservation work including painting, sanding, prepping, coating application, cleanup, and assisting skilled technicians. The work will be conducted aboard active Navy vessels at NBSD and other waterfront facilities, directly supporting NAVSEA corrosion mitigation and composite component installation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, touch-ups, and preservation on shipboard structures.
• Sand, grind, surface prep, mask, chip, and clean surfaces.
• Assist technicians with coating application and material handling.
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine facilities while adhering to strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.
• Complete assignments on schedule in a high-tempo environment.

Essential Skills

• Shipboard painting experience (2+ years preferred).
• Ability to perform preservation, coating, sanding, prepping, masking on Navy vessels.
• Understanding of marine coating processes, surface prep, grinding, sanding, masking, and cleanup activities.
• Ability to apply coatings, primers, and preservation materials inside ship tanks, bilges, voids, and other compartments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• DBIDS access (or ability to obtain immediately).
• Prior shipyard, ship repair, or industrial/manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Experience with marine blasting or coating removal.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Firewatch or tank watch experience.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-Shipyard certification.
• Experience working on CVNs, DDGs, LCS, or Amphib platforms.

Why Work Here?

• Join a long-term strategic Navy project with high visibility and gain specialized skills in corrosion control, composite installation, and ship systems maintenance. Enjoy the opportunity for overtime and career progression into higher trade tiers while contributing directly to fleet readiness and mission-critical naval operations. Work for a respected defense contractor with a strong industry reputation.

Work Environment

• The work environment involves Navy shipboard and shipyard industrial settings, characterized by high-tempo project-driven schedules. Standard hours with frequent overtime opportunities are available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and will be provided. Work is performed in confined spaces, heights, and active industrial areas within a team-based environment with onsite supervision.

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.