Hull Technician: Ship Restoration & Paint Specialist

Uss-Lexington-Museum; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

USS Lexington Museum is seeking a Hull Technician to preserve and paint shipboard spaces, perform hull maintenance, and ensure safety along tour routes. This role requires knowledge of corrosion control, sandblasting, priming, and painting, plus the ability to coordinate with Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical, and Curatorial teams.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, familiarity with welding, metalwork, shipboard plumbing, and the use of heavy equipment such as

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with welding techniques and metalwork.
• Understanding of shipboard plumbing systems and marine sanitation.
• Proficiency using various tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and various weather conditions.
• Strong physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure spaces and structures are preserved, painted, and cleaned.
• Coordinate Hull Tech work with Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical, and Curatorial.
• Paint and highlight structures posing safety issues along tour routes.
• Perform corrosion control: sanding, sandblasting, priming, and painting.
• Maintain deck painting and preservation; manage materials and time.
• Operate heavy equipment (forklift, cranes, elevator, scissor lift, JLG).
• Work with other departments and volunteers to complete projects on time.
• Must be able to direct visitors and follow safety programs.

Skills

Welding techniques

Metalwork

Shipboard plumbing systems

Tool proficiency

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Cranes

Elevator

Scissor lift

JLG

Job description

USS Lexington Museum is seeking a Hull Technician to preserve and paint shipboard spaces, perform hull maintenance, and ensure safety along tour routes. This role requires knowledge of corrosion control, sandblasting, priming, and painting, plus the ability to coordinate with Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical, and Curatorial teams.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, familiarity with welding, metalwork, shipboard plumbing, and the use of heavy equipment such as