Marine Painter

• Job Title:

  Marine Painter
• Job Description
• This role focuses on applying protective and decorative coatings to marine vessels in a shipyard environment while adhering to strict safety, quality, and industry standards. You work in confined spaces, follow established procedures, and ensure all surfaces receive complete and accurate coverage to meet inspection requirements and avoid rework.
• Responsibilities
• + Follow all safety rules and procedures required in a shipyard environment to maintain a safe working area for yourself and others.

+ Work safely and effectively in small, confined spaces on board marine vessels and within shipyard facilities. + Apply coatings in accordance with SSPC and NAVSEA standards to ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements. + Use brush and roller painting techniques with a flashlight and mirror to verify that all surfaces receive complete coverage and to prevent missed areas. + Inspect coated surfaces during and after application to identify and correct any deficiencies before formal inspections. + Work efficiently to complete assigned tasks within established schedules and budget constraints. + Operate power tooling and related equipment to prepare surfaces and support coating applications. + Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and serviceable condition. + Comply with all access and security requirements necessary to work in shipyards and on military installations.

• Essential Skills
• + Demonstrated experience working in a shipyard environment.

+ Ability to follow and adhere to all safety rules typical of shipyard operations. + Ability to work in small confined spaces for extended periods as required by the job. + Experience in power tooling and coating applications for marine or industrial surfaces. + Capability to apply coatings in accordance with SSPC standards. + Capability to apply coatings in accordance with NAVSEA standards. + Skill in using brush and roller painting methods to achieve complete and even coverage. + Ability to use a flashlight and mirror while painting to ensure all surfaces are properly coated. + Ability to gain and maintain access to shipyards and military installations, including meeting any associated security requirements. + Strong attention to detail to avoid failed inspections and minimize re-work. + Ability to manage time effectively and work within schedule and budget constraints.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Previous experience working on marine vessels or in marine maintenance environments. + Familiarity with surface preparation techniques for coating applications. + Comfort working in environments that may involve varying temperatures, noise levels, and physical demands. + Reliability and consistency in following established processes and quality standards.
• Why Work Here?
• You join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and quality in a dynamic marine environment. Compensation reflects your experience, and you have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. The role offers stable, hands-on work with the opportunity to develop specialized skills in marine coatings and industry standards.
• Work Environment
• You work primarily in shipyards, including large industrial facilities and southside yards, where marine vessels are built, maintained, and repaired.

The environment includes typical shipyard conditions such as working in and around vessels, confined spaces, and elevated areas, with exposure to noise, varying weather conditions, and industrial equipment. You use power tools, brushes, rollers, flashlights, and mirrors as part of daily tasks, and you follow established safety protocols and access requirements, including those associated with military installations.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder.

Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.