Marine Painter & Surface Coatings Specialist

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO seeks skilled painters to prepare and paint ship surfaces, both interior and exterior, following Product Data Sheets. You will mask areas, mix paints, and perform touch-ups while adhering to safety standards and site procedures.

Qualified candidates have 1–3 years’ brush/spray experience or SSPC C-12 certification. Ability to work various shifts, heights, and confined spaces is required; training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of experience with hand brush and spray painting, or SSPC C-12 Certification.
• Must understand surface preparation procedures and proper paint mixing.
• Must read and understand the Product Data Sheet and identify coating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools and equipment at job site to conduct surface preparation.
• Prepare surface to be painted.
• Set up spray paint equipment to conduct coating application.
• Mix paint materials according to PDS and apply coating to surface.
• Hand paint and/or spray paint in designated areas and inspect for touch-up.
• Perform housekeeping on assigned work areas during and after work.
• Operate high reach equipment to access hard-to-reach areas.
• Remove scrap and perform general cleaning.
• Attend safety and process-improvement meetings as required.

Skills

Hand brush painting

Spray painting

Surface preparation procedures

Read Product Data Sheet

Safety instructions comprehension

Color discernment

Education

SSPC C-12 Certification

Tools

High reach equipment

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO seeks skilled painters to prepare and paint ship surfaces, both interior and exterior, following Product Data Sheets. You will mask areas, mix paints, and perform touch-ups while adhering to safety standards and site procedures.

Qualified candidates have 1–3 years’ brush/spray experience or SSPC C-12 certification. Ability to work various shifts, heights, and confined spaces is required; training provided as needed.