Marine Painter ($22-24/hr)

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Painter / Laborer – Everett Shipyard

Pay: $22–$24/hr

Location: Everett, WA

About the Role

Join a high‑tempo Navy ship repair team supporting corrosion control, preservation, and industrial marine work aboard active vessels. This position is hands‑on, physical, and essential to maintaining fleet readiness. You’ll prep, preserve, and coat shipboard structures to NAVSEA standards while working alongside experienced marine technicians in a fast‑paced shipyard environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform marine painting on ship structures, components, and compartments to NAVSEA requirements.
• Prep surfaces using sanding, grinding, chipping, needle‑gunning, masking, and cleaning.
• Assist with coating application including mixing, handling, and applying primers and preservation materials.
• Work in tanks, bilges, voids and other confined spaces following strict safety and watchstander procedures.
• Support material handling and movement of tools, equipment, and supplies across ship and pier areas.
• Operate lifts or forklifts if qualified.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas by removing debris, masking, and spent materials.

What You Bring

• Marine or shipyard painting experience preferred.
• Hands‑on preservation skills including sanding, grinding, masking, and touch‑ups.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Experience in ship repair, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Physical capability to lift 50+ lbs, stand for long periods, and use pneumatic/electric tools.
• Strong reliability and communication to support mission‑critical Navy schedules.
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends as project demands require.

Why This Project Matters

You’ll be part of a team directly supporting U.S. Navy fleet readiness, corrosion control, and long‑term ship preservation — work that keeps vessels operational and mission‑ready.

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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.

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.