Marine Painter: Protective Coatings & Surface Prep Pro

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Company-Paid Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with 5% Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick and Vacation

Career Growth Opportunities

Overtime Opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. is seeking an Industrial Painter to join our shipyard team.

The role involves surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and applying protective marine coatings on new construction vessels, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and meeting production goals. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, an attractive sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in industrial/marine/construction painting.
• Familiar with surface preparation standards and coating systems.
• Ability to operate painting equipment safely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation and coating application on new vessels.
• Operate and maintain painting and blasting equipment.
• Ensure coating thickness and coverage meet specifications.
• Follow safety procedures and work with foremen.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Safety-conscious

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Blast pots

Air compressors

Spray pumps

Hose and nozzles

Protective coatings knowledge

Job description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. is seeking an Industrial Painter to join our shipyard team.

The role involves surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and applying protective marine coatings on new construction vessels, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and meeting production goals. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, an attractive sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced