Naval Shipyard Painter Helper — Start ASAP, 6-Week Project

Aerotek; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Marine Painter Helpers / General Laborers to support surface preparation and preservation work aboard docked U.S. Navy vessels at Naval Station Everett, WA. This hands-on role focuses on preparing metal surfaces for marine painters through grinding, chipping, needle gunning, cleaning, and other surface prep tasks.

The position is a 6‑week project starting October 5th with potential transition to a long-term assignment; pay is $24 per hour, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Brush and roller painting experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear a respirator and required safety equipment.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.
• Shipyard, construction, painting, or general labor experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting using grinders, needle guns, chipping hammers, wire wheels, and other hand and power tools
• Remove rust, scale, old paint, and contaminants from steel and metal surfaces
• Assist marine painters with masking, taping, material handling, paint mixing, and preparation tasks
• Perform brush and roller painting as directed
• Transport tools, equipment, materials, and supplies throughout the shipyard and aboard vessels
• Set up and break down work areas, containment systems, and equipment
• Perform general cleanup and housekeeping to maintain safe and organized workspaces
• Follow all safety requirements, shipyard procedures, and Navy regulations
• Work aboard ships, piers, and industrial marine facilities

Skills

Physical endurance

Hand tool experience

Brush and roller painting

Tools

Grinders

Needle guns

Chipping hammers

Job description

Aerotek is hiring Marine Painter Helpers / General Laborers to support surface preparation and preservation work aboard docked U.S. Navy vessels at Naval Station Everett, WA. This hands-on role focuses on preparing metal surfaces for marine painters through grinding, chipping, needle gunning, cleaning, and other surface prep tasks.

The position is a 6‑week project starting October 5th with potential transition to a long-term assignment; pay is $24 per hour, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.