Marine Painter

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.

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Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Everett,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aerotek