Naval Shipboard Painter – 1st Shift (Corrosion)

Aerotek; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Marine Painter for Navy vessel projects in San Diego. The role involves shipboard painting, surface preparation, coating application, and adherence to NAVSEA standards on active vessels and facilities.

Responsibilities include painting, sanding, masking, cleanup, and working with senior technicians in a fast-paced naval environment. Overtime and weekend work may be required to support fleet readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipboard or industrial paint environments preferred.
• Ability to perform surface preparation, masking, and coating application.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA safety and quality standards.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Paint shipboard structures, interior and exterior surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces: sanding, grinding, masking, cleaning.
• Apply coatings and primers per marine coating processes.
• Assist with coating application and material handling.

Skills

Marine painting

Surface prep

Coating application

Safety compliance

NAVSEA standards

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spray gun

Pneumatic tools

Water jetting

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Marine Painter for Navy vessel projects in San Diego. The role involves shipboard painting, surface preparation, coating application, and adherence to NAVSEA standards on active vessels and facilities.

Responsibilities include painting, sanding, masking, cleanup, and working with senior technicians in a fast-paced naval environment. Overtime and weekend work may be required to support fleet readiness.