Painter / Blaster

Key Responsibilities: Prepare marine surfaces for painting using hand tools, power tools, and approved cleaning methods. Apply marine coatings in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. Perform surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and abrasive blasting as required. Select and apply appropriate coating systems to protect vessels from corrosion and environmental damage. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements. Safely work in confined spaces, at heights, and in other physically demanding environments. Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working aboard vessels and at shoreside facilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) or more years of painting experience, preferably in a commercial, industrial, or marine environment. Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and painting equipment. Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks, including kneeling, climbing, bending, crawling, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Ability to successfully complete a respirator fit test. Willingness to work assigned shifts based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with marine or industrial coating systems. Knowledge of marine painting principles, surface preparation, and corrosion prevention. Experience using pneumatic, hydraulic, or other marine maintenance tools. High school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements: Ability to obtain Military Base Access. Ability to pass required pre-employment physical and drug screening. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.

Work Environment: Work is performed at pier-side facilities, maintenance shops, and aboard vessels. This position requires working in varying weather conditions, confined spaces, and elevated locations in support of Navy vessel maintenance operations.