Painter - Journeyman

Nassco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays and PTO

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking an experienced painter to prepare surfaces and apply coatings on shipyard structures. You will mix paints per Product Data Sheet, mask areas, and ensure high-quality finishes both indoors and outdoors on ships and facilities.

The role requires 1–3 years of painting experience, SSPC C‑12 certification, and comfort with heights and elevated work. You will work full-time on a shipyard site with safety-first procedures in place.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience with hand brush and spray painting.
• Knowledge of surface preparation procedures and proper paint mixing.
• Ability to read and understand Product Data Sheets.
• Identify paint application requirements and equipment for coating.
• Must operate high reach equipment and work at heights safely.
• Read and follow safety instructions and warnings.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools and equipment to perform surface preparation.
• Prepare surfaces to be painted and apply coatings.
• Set up spray paint equipment and mix materials per PDS.
• Hand paint or spray paint in designated areas and inspect for touch-ups.
• Maintain work areas and perform general cleaning.
• Operate high reach equipment for hard-to-reach areas.
• Attend safety and process improvement meetings as needed.

Skills

Paint application

Hand brush painting

Spray painting

Surface preparation

Safety awareness

Read product data sheets

Ability to work at heights

Operate high reach equipment

Education

SSPC C-12 Certification

Tools

Paint equipment

Spray painting tools

Job description

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: All

Security Clearance: No Clearance

Job Summary

Cleans and prepares wood or metal surfaces for painting. Removes dirt, grease, rust, scale and other contaminants. Masks and tapes areas not requiring painting. Paints parts, equipment and structural surfaces on interior and exterior of the ships and shipyard buildings. Mixes material in accordance with Product Data Sheet. Inspects prepared painted areas and performs touch-up work as needed. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Qualification Standards

Must have one to three years of experience with hand brush and spray painting application, or be SSPC C-12 Certification accredited. Must have knowledge of surface preparation procedures, proper use and mixing of paints. Must have the ability to read and understand the Product Data Sheet. Must have ability to identify paint application requirements and equipment needed for coating application. Must be able to operate high reach equipment. Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be able to work any shift. Must be able to access and move around ships safely; must have the ability to observe differences in color. Must comprehend written and verbal instructions and hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

• 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, inspect work for touch-up
• Perform housekeeping on assigned work areas, during and at completion of work
• Operate high reach equipment to prepare surface and to apply coating in hard to reach elevated areas
• Remove scrap and perform general cleaning and sweeping
• Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids

Paint, solvents, biodegradable degreasers, masking material, various cleaning materials, cleaning equipment, air respirator, full face respirator, mechanical and hand tools, conventional and airless equipment. Personal protective equipment required.

Physical/Mental Involvement

Frequent lifting and carrying painting equipment, occasional lifting up to 94 lbs paint cans, pulling, standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, occasional crawling and reclining, frequent climbing, balancing, pushing, occasional arm rotation, frequent manual and finger dexterity, Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.

Marginal Job Tasks

Works with the General Services Department in performing cross trade responsibilities, such as erecting and dismantling scaffold, water evacuation, load out and grooming compartments. Works with the Blast Department in performing cross trade responsibilities, such as blast setup, recovery, and blow down and final groom. Housekeeping in all work areas, including sweeping. May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

Exposures to fumes, odors, dust, mist and gases that could cause problems to the respiratory system. Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposed to moving machines and mechanical parts. Temperatures and ventilation may cause discomfort, also may work in awkward postures and positions, and may be exposed to high levels of constant noise.

PAYSCALE

$29.30 - $32.65

• medical & dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• life and disability insurance
• company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• wellness coaching
• an onsite health services

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