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Fincantieri Marine Repair

Paint Lead

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for a Paint Lead ... We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in ...

IMIA, LLC

Brush and Roll Painter

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Non-Exempt FT / PT STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Shipyard(s) & Customer Facilities SUMMARY Brush and Roll Painters are experienced in different coating systems applied to U.S. Navy Ships and Submarines ...

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Marine Painter First Class / Sprayer Job Type: Full-time Reports to: Painting Contract Supervisor Location: Newport News, VA (Huntington Ingalls Shipyard) Mills Marine A growing ship repair company ...

City of San Diego

Painter

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60K - $72K/yr

Three years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Painter. Qualifying ... NOTES: Experience painting ships and/or vehicles only is NOT qualifying. City of San Diego ...

HII

$53K - $55K/yr

Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple ... The Painter Trainee program is offered at Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). This ...

SBSBTC

Preservation Painter

National City, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

... in the shipbuilding industry Qualifications: * Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and ... EEO/AA M/F D/V Job Type: Full-time

Snow & Company Inc

Marine Painter

Seattle, WA · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

Shipboard interior and exterior painting * Measure surfaces to be painted and determine the ... Pay and Benefits: * $26 - $33 / hour * Full time, overtime non-exempt position * Overtime may be ...

R Tech

Industrial Painter/Sandblaster

Wamego, KS · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... can meet ship dates. Blast Operator will manage the blast booth at a rate that allows the ... Job Type: Full-time Salary: $20.00-25.00 Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance

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How much do full time ship painter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time ship painter in the United States is $21.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Ship Painter vs Part Time Ship Painter?

AspectFull Time Ship PainterPart Time Ship Painter
Work HoursTypically 40 hours/weekFewer hours, flexible schedule
CertificationsRequired certifications in painting and safetySame certifications, but less frequently required
Work EnvironmentShipyards, docks, industrial settingsSimilar environments, often part-time shifts
Employer UsageCommon in full-time employment contractsUsed for supplemental or seasonal work

Full Time Ship Painters work regular hours with benefits, focusing on large projects and consistent employment. Part Time Ship Painters have flexible schedules, often working on specific projects or seasons, with fewer benefits. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ mainly in hours and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Ship Painter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,394 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Paint Lead

Fincantieri Marine Repair

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for a Paint Lead in the Paint Department at our Jacksonville, FL, location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM.
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
The Painter Lead is responsible for training and supporting painters with repairs needed for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. This role involves assigning and executing tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship/workmanship and ensuring all work complies with vessel-specific regulations and quality requirements. This position will provide on-site direction and guidance on work progress and meeting project deadlines.
Domestic travel may be required.
Essential Functions
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee surface preparation, abrasive blasting, Ultra High Pressure (UHP) Waterjetting, coating application, touch-up, and preservation activities for vessel structures, tanks, compartments, and equipment while ensuring compliance with project requirements
  • Lead workforce assignments, ensuring all painting and coating operations meet quality, safety, environmental, and shipyard standards
  • Inspect and document completed work for compliance with specifications, blueprints, SDS/PDS requirements, and coating thickness standards; document progress and resolve quality or equipment issues
  • Lead daily safety briefings, enforce PPE, respirator, ventilation, confined space, and hazardous material procedures, and provide guidance to junior painters while overseeing the safe operation and maintenance of painting equipment and work areas.
  • Other duties assigned and the occasional overtime

Requirements
  • Possess a strong knowledge of marine coating systems, surface preparation methods, abrasive blasting, UHP, paint application techniques, and preservation practices to train junior painters
  • Read and interpret shipbuilding drawings, coating specifications, work packages, paint schedules, and engineering requirements to determine material needs and work sequences
  • Ability to interpret coating specifications, shipbuilding drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements
  • Strong understanding of shipboard painting, blasting, coating, inspection, and maintenance processes
  • Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
  • Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
  • Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience
  • Journeyman, Technical or associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 2 Years of industrial painting, blasting, or coating experience required. 2 Years of shipboard, marine, or heavy industrial coating and leadership experience preferred.
  • Have or are willing to obtain NBPI or AMPP CIP 1, aerial lifts, and OSHA 30 certifications within the first 30 days of employment

Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:
  • Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
  • Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
  • Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.
  • Leadership Excellence: Fincantieri leaders lead by example, empower, and inspire success.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.
Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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