Cleaning Technician

Cleaning Technician

Job Description

The Cleaning Technician prepares and maintains surfaces aboard naval ships by sandblasting and applying thermal spray coatings in an industrial shipyard environment. This role follows strict safety and quality procedures, completes required documentation, and contributes to a high-performing team by supporting, training, and mentoring coworkers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast surfaces and apply thermal spray coatings on board naval ships in accordance with established procedures and specifications.

• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner in all interactions on site.

• Complete and maintain all records, logs, and documents required to support work area operations and quality standards.

• Learn and follow all company and work area safety procedures and practices, maintaining responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the assigned work area.

• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator, coveralls, steel-toe boots, work gloves, and hardhat.

• Learn and follow all company quality system standards to ensure the finished product meets customer specifications, including understanding and applying the company quality policy and work area quality systems.

• Train new or less experienced employees in work area procedures and practices based on personal experience and proficiency.

• Monitor the performance of less experienced employees for compliance with safety programs, work station procedures, and company quality systems; provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and corrective feedback as needed.

• Advise the appropriate supervisor or manager of any performance or compliance issues observed in the work area.

• Maintain a self-improvement program by attending company-provided training and completing coursework to develop individual skills, knowledge, and performance.

• Perform cleaning, painting, coating application, and related labor tasks as required to support ship repair and maintenance activities.

• Work in confined spaces, at heights, and on scaffolding as needed to access work areas on naval ships.

Essential Skills

• Experience in an industrial environment such as petrochemical, power plant, commercial construction, concrete work, sandblasting, hydro-blasting, coating application, painting, or manufacturing is preferred.

• Experience working in ship repair is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively as a member of a work team and to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Ability to wear a full-face respirator and other personal protective equipment, including coveralls, work gloves, hardhat, and steel-toe boots, for extended periods.

• Ability to work safely in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing and working on scaffolding.

• Strong commitment to following safety procedures and quality standards.

• Ability to accurately complete required documentation and maintain organized records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipyard, marine, or industrial labor environments.

• Experience in cleaning, painting, or coating application in heavy industrial settings.

• Willingness to learn thermal spray coating processes and quality system requirements.

• Interest in ongoing skills development through company training and coursework.

• Capability to train, coach, and mentor less experienced team members once proficient in the role.

Why Work Here?

Join a project-based opportunity that offers exposure to ship repair and advanced thermal spray coating work, providing a valuable pathway into the ship repair industry. You will gain hands-on experience in a specialized industrial environment, benefit from structured training and skill development, and have the chance to build a strong foundation for future career growth in marine and industrial maintenance.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial shipyard environment aboard naval ships, working with sandblasting and thermal spray coating equipment in both open and confined spaces, often at heights and on scaffolding. The schedule typically follows an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work as needed to meet project demands. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator, coveralls, steel-toe boots, work gloves, and hardhat. Work conditions may involve noise, dust, and varying temperatures, and require adherence to strict safety and quality procedures at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

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.