Marine Painter (Shipyard)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marine Painter

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Marine Painters to join our team in supporting high-priority U.S. Navy corrosion mitigation and ship repair projects. This is an immediate opportunity to contribute to a major Navy initiative with long-term impact on fleet readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, touch-ups, and preservation on shipboard structures.
• Conduct sanding, grinding, surface prepping, masking, chipping, and cleaning.
• Assist technicians with coating application and material handling.
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine environments while adhering to strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.
• Complete assignments on schedule in a high-tempo environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipboard painting and preservation techniques.
• Ability to perform tasks such as coating, sanding, prepping, and masking on Navy vessels.
• Proficiency in operating needle guns and other painting equipment.
• Understanding of marine coating processes, surface prep, grinding, sanding, masking, and cleanup activities.
• DBIDS access or the ability to obtain immediately.
• 2+ years of shipboard painting experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with JLG (Manlift) and Forklift operation.
• Ability to apply coatings, primers, and preservation materials inside ship tanks, bilges, voids, and other compartments.
• 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.
• Must pass compliance check and meet Navy base access requirements.
• Experience with marine coatings, confined space entry procedures, tank preservation, and blasting or ultra-high-pressure water jetting.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and firewatch or tank watch experience.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-Shipyard certification.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-term strategic Navy project with high visibility and opportunities for career progression. Work for a respected defense contractor with a strong industry reputation while gaining specialized skills in corrosion control, composite installation, and ship systems maintenance. Contribute directly to fleet readiness and mission-critical naval operations.

Work Environment

Work in a Navy shipboard and shipyard industrial environment with high-tempo project-driven schedules. Standard hours with frequent overtime opportunities. PPE is required and provided. Work is performed in confined spaces, heights, and active industrial areas in a team-based environment with onsite supervision.

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

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 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 Oct 6, 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.