Marine Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Painter - San Diego, CA - $20 to $25 - 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm)

Job Description

• This role supports high‑priority U.S. Navy corrosion mitigation and ship repair projects in San Diego. As a Marine Painter, you will perform shipboard preservation work including painting, surface preparation, coating application, and cleanup on active Navy vessels. You will work closely with technicians to support a large‑scale Navy initiative focused on corrosion control, composite component installation, and ship systems maintenance, directly contributing to fleet readiness and mission‑critical naval operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipboard painting, touch‑ups, and preservation on a variety of shipboard structures and components.
• Carry out sanding, grinding, chipping, masking, and other surface preparation activities to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Assist technicians with coating application, including mixing, handling, and applying primers, coatings, and preservation materials.
• Prepare and apply coatings inside ship tanks, bilges, voids, and other confined compartments in accordance with established procedures.
• Support material handling tasks, including staging, moving, and organizing paints, coatings, tools, and equipment.
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine facilities while following strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleanup of work sites, tools, and equipment after tasks are completed.
• Follow NAVSEA Standard Items and project instructions to complete assignments accurately and on schedule in a high‑tempo environment.
• Operate basic pneumatic and electric tools safely and effectively during surface preparation and coating activities.
• Adhere to confined space entry procedures and safety requirements when working in tanks, voids, and other restricted areas.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding task status, issues, and safety concerns.
• Support blasting or ultra‑high‑pressure water jetting activities where required for coating removal or surface preparation.
• Comply with all base access, security, and onsite safety protocols while working on Navy bases and shipyards.
• Demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, and follow‑through to meet project schedules and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Shipboard painting experience, with 2+ years of shipboard paint experience preferred.
• Proficiency in performing preservation, coating, sanding, prepping, masking, and cleanup on Navy vessels.
• Ability to apply coatings, primers, and preservation materials inside ship tanks, bilges, voids, and other compartments.
• Understanding of marine coating processes, including surface preparation, grinding, sanding, masking, and cleanup activities.
• Experience with marine coatings, including knowledge of temperatures, cure times, and mixing requirements.
• Prior shipyard, ship repair, or industrial/manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and in industrial marine environments.
• Capability to lift 50+ lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate basic pneumatic and electric tools.
• Immediate availability to begin work and support near‑term project deployment.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as required by project schedules.
• Strong work ethic, attendance, communication skills, and follow‑through.
• Comply with onsite security protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with marine blasting or coating removal.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and their application to shipboard preservation work.
• Experience with confined space entry procedures and tank preservation.
• Exposure to blasting or ultra‑high‑pressure water jetting processes.
• Familiarity with Navy ship systems layouts, including tanks, voids, and other compartments.
• Firewatch or tank watch experience in shipboard or industrial environments.
• OSHA‑10 or OSHA‑Shipyard certification.
• Experience working on CVN, DDG, LCS, or Amphib platforms.
• Comfort working in a team‑based environment under onsite supervision in a high‑tempo setting.

Why Work Here?

• You will join a respected defense contractor supporting a long‑term, strategic Navy program with high visibility and meaningful impact on fleet readiness. The role offers frequent overtime opportunities and clear paths for career progression into higher trade tiers. You will gain specialized skills in corrosion control, composite installation, and ship systems maintenance while working with experienced professionals in a structured, safety‑focused environment. This is an opportunity to build a stable career in the maritime and defense industry while contributing directly to mission‑critical naval operations.

Work Environment

• You will work in Navy shipboard and shipyard industrial environments, including active vessels, piers, dry docks, and waterfront facilities. The project operates on standard hours with frequent overtime opportunities driven by project schedules and deadlines. Work regularly takes place in confined spaces, at heights, and in active industrial areas where heavy equipment and marine systems are in use. Personal protective equipment is required and provided by the employer or client, and strict adherence to safety protocols, NAVSEA standards, and base regulations is expected. The setting is team‑based with onsite supervision, high‑tempo operations, and a strong emphasis on safe work practices and reliable performance.

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 17, 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.