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Marine Painter - Immediately Hiring - San Diego, CA

Job Description

• Join a leading maritime engineering and ship repair contractor in supporting U.S. Navy programs worldwide. We specialize in systems engineering, shipboard modernization, corrosion control, fleet sustainment, and technical services across naval platforms. Be a part of high-priority Navy initiatives including corrosion mitigation, composite component installation, and ship systems repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, touch-ups, and preservation on shipboard structures.
• Conduct sanding, grinding, surface prepping, masking, chipping, and cleaning.
• Assist technicians with coating application and material handling.
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine facilities.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.
• Complete assignments on schedule in a high-tempo environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in painting, paint prep, industrial painting, spray gun, and paint application.
• Shipyard experience, particularly with marine and shipboard environments.
• Ability to perform preservation, coating, sanding, prepping, and masking on Navy vessels.
• Shipboard paint experience of 2+ years is preferred.
• Understanding of marine coating processes and activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work safely in confined/industrial marine spaces.
• Experience with marine coatings, confined space entry procedures, and tank preservation.
• Blasting or ultra-high-pressure water jetting experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and prior shipyard or industrial experience is strongly preferred.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-Shipyard certification is advantageous.
• Experience working on CVNs, DDGs, LCS, or Amphib platforms.

Why Work Here?

• Become part of a long-term strategic Navy project with high visibility and the opportunity for overtime and career progression. Work for a respected defense contractor with a strong industry reputation. Gain specialized skills in corrosion control, composite installation, and ship systems maintenance, and contribute directly to fleet readiness and mission-critical naval operations.

Work Environment

• Work in a Navy shipboard and shipyard industrial environment with high-tempo, project-driven schedules. Standard hours with frequent overtime opportunities are available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided. The job involves working in confined spaces, heights, and active industrial areas within a team-based environment with onsite supervision.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.