Entry Level Swan Island Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Madden Marine is seeking Paint Shop Laborers for our client on Swan Island in Portland, OR. This entry-level role supports paint shop and surface preparation crews by assisting with material handling, masking, cleaning, blasting support, and coating preparation. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn industrial painting in a shipyard environment.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $21.50/hour
Shift: Day Shift, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Schedule Expectations: Overtime and weekend work required
Position Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist painters and blasters with surface preparation and coating projects
• Remove contaminants from steel surfaces prior to blasting and painting
• Help with masking, containment setup, and protection of surrounding work areas
• Support blasting operations including blast pot tending and material handling
• Assist with mixing coatings and maintaining paint logs as directed
• Operate hand and power tools under supervision for surface preparation activities
• Help load, unload, organize, and stage tools, materials, and equipment throughout vessels and job sites
• Assist with pressure washing, cleaning, and general housekeeping duties
• Support demolition and removal of coatings, flooring, adhesives, and related materials as needed
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements

Required Qualifications

• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools or willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and aboard marine vessels
• Ability to wear respirators and other required PPE
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods and climb ladders throughout the workday
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• US Citizenship required due to work performed on government-owned property
• Safety-toed boots (6" or higher, steel or composite toe) required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction labor, painting, demolition, shipyard, warehouse, or industrial environments
• Experience using grinders, pressure washers, or other hand and power tools
• Interest in learning industrial painting, blasting, or marine coatings

Benefits
• Medical
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match

Work Environment
This role operates in marine and shipyard environments aboard active vessels and industrial facilities. Work includes exposure to confined spaces, heights, industrial coatings, blasting operations, varying temperatures, and physically demanding conditions. Respirator use, PPE compliance, and adherence to strict safety standards are required at all times.

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