Naval Marine Painter: Shipboard Coatings & Corrosion Tech

Construction Job Force; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Construction Job Force in Everett, WA is seeking a Marine Painter to support high-priority U.S. Navy corrosion mitigation and ship repair projects.

You will perform shipboard preservation work, including painting, surface prep, and coating application on active naval vessels, in a fast-paced marine environment aboard ships, piers, and dry docks. The role emphasizes safe practices, NAVSEA standards, and teamwork, with overtime opportunities and a clear path to advanced marine coatings skills and

Qualifications

• Shipboard painting experience, with 2+ years of shipboard paint experience preferred.
• Proficiency in marine painting and paint preparation, including sanding, grinding, masking, and cleaning.
• Experience performing preservation, coating, sanding, and prepping work on Navy vessels or similar marine platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipboard painting, touch-ups, and preservation on a variety of structures and components.
• Carry out sanding, grinding, chipping, masking, and other surface preparation tasks to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Assist senior technicians with coating application, including primers, topcoats, and preservation materials.
• Handle materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently in shipboard and shipyard environments.
• Apply coatings and preservation materials inside ship tanks, bilges, voids, and other confined compartments.
• Conduct cleaning and post-application cleanup to maintain safe and orderly workspaces.
• Use tools such as needle guns, grinders, and other pneumatic or electric equipment to remove coatings and prepare surfaces.
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine facilities while following strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.
• Operate JLG manlifts or forklifts if qualified and assigned, to access work areas or move materials.
• Support corrosion mitigation, composite installation, and ship systems repair activities as directed by supervisors and technicians.
• Follow confined space entry procedures and tank preservation practices when working in restricted areas.
• Adhere to project schedules and complete assignments on time in a high-tempo, project-driven environment.
• Comply with all base access, security, and DBIDS requirements while working on Navy installations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, teammates, and support staff to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.
• Maintain strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability to support ongoing project needs.

Skills

Shipboard painting

Marine coatings

Confined-space safety

Heavy lifting 50+ lbs

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Needle gun operation

Pneumatic tools

Forklift operation

JLG access

Job description

Construction Job Force in Everett, WA is seeking a Marine Painter to support high-priority U.S. Navy corrosion mitigation and ship repair projects.

You will perform shipboard preservation work, including painting, surface prep, and coating application on active naval vessels, in a fast-paced marine environment aboard ships, piers, and dry docks. The role emphasizes safe practices, NAVSEA standards, and teamwork, with overtime opportunities and a clear path to advanced marine coatings skills and