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Ship Painter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Painter 2/C

Panama City, FL Β· On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal ... Prepare work site; transport paint, tools, materials, and equipment to job site as needed.

Painter

Buffalo Grove, IL Β· On-site

$23/hr

Painter pay - $23/hr. Painter: What will your typical day look like? β€’ Painters make their ... Reviews Kanban cards or other schedules to establish priorities based upon start, due or ship dates ...

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Painting Contract Supervisor Location ... Newport News, VA (Huntington Ingalls Shipyard) Mills Marine A growing ship repair company focused ...

Marine Painter

Pearl, IL Β· On-site

$21.26 - $32.02/hr

Performs application and removal of various paint coatings on ships and non-nuclear components, interior/exterior surface ships, and submarines preservation per NAVSEA Standard Item (009-32)

Marine Painter

Pearl, IL Β· On-site

$21.26 - $32.02/hr

Performs application and removal of various paint coatings on ships and non-nuclear components, interior/exterior surface ships, and submarines preservation per NAVSEA Standard Item (009-32)

Marine Painter

Pearl, IL Β· On-site

$21.26 - $32.02/hr

Performs application and removal of various paint coatings on ships and non-nuclear components, interior/exterior surface ships, and submarines preservation per NAVSEA Standard Item (009-32)

Painter - 1st Class

Galveston, TX Β· On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina ... buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers. * Prepare wood, fiberglass ...

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Marine Painter/Powertooler

Norfolk, VA Β· On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Marine Painter / Powertooler Shipyard Positions Available | Hampton Roads, VA We are actively ... Work on ships, in dry docks, confined spaces, and elevated areas * Follow all shipyard safety ...

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring for a Paint Foreman in the Paint Department at our Sturgeon Bay location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday - Friday, 6:30am ...

Painter - Skilled

Groton, CT Β· On-site

$31.61 - $41.14/hr

Painters are responsible for: * Painters preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarines ... Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice Programs, Military, Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and ...

Painter - Skilled

Groton, CT Β· On-site

$31.61 - $41.14/hr

Painters are responsible for: * Painters preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarines ... Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice Programs, Military, Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and ...

Painter - Skilled

Groton, CT Β· On-site

$31.61 - $41.14/hr

Painters are responsible for: * Painters preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarines ... Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice Programs, Military, Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and ...

Painter - Journeyman

Del Mar, CA Β· On-site

$29.30 - $32.65/hr

Paints parts, equipment and structural surfaces on interior and exterior of the ships and shipyard buildings. Mixes material in accordance with Product Data Sheet. Inspects prepared painted areas and ...

Painter - Skilled

Groton, CT Β· On-site

$31.61 - $41.14/hr

Painters are responsible for: * Painters preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarines ... Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice Programs, Military, Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and ...

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How much do ship painter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for ship painter in the United States is $21.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ship painter?

A Ship Painter is responsible for preparing and painting ships to protect them from corrosion and enhance their appearance. Duties include cleaning and sanding surfaces, applying primers and coatings, and using spray guns or brushes. Ship Painters work in shipyards, docks, or onboard vessels, often in challenging conditions. Attention to detail, knowledge of protective coatings, and safety awareness are essential for this role.

What does a ship painter do?

A typical day for a Ship Painter involves tasks such as preparing ship surfaces by cleaning, sanding, or blasting, followed by the application of primers, paints, and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment. You may work indoors in shipyards or outdoors on dry docks, often as part of a larger crew alongside welders, fabricators, and supervisors. Coordination and safety are key, as you’ll follow detailed instructions and adhere to safety protocols, especially when working in confined spaces or at heights. The work can be physically demanding but offers a sense of achievement as you directly impact a vessel’s appearance and longevity. Many Ship Painters use this role as a stepping stone to more specialized positions or supervisory roles within the maritime industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a ship painter?

To excel as a Ship Painter, you need a strong understanding of surface preparation, knowledge of various paint types, and experience with spray-painting equipment, often gained through vocational training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with protective coatings, safety protocols, and potentially certifications like OSHA or confined space entry are common technical requirements. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work well as part of a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities help ensure high-quality, durable finishes that protect vessels and contribute to efficient, safe shipyard operations.

How to become a ship painter?

To become a ship painter, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant training in surface preparation, painting techniques, and safety procedures. Many ship painters learn through apprenticeships or on-the-job training, and obtaining certifications such as OSHA safety training can improve employment prospects.
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Infographic showing various Ship Painter job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,051 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Painter 2/C

Panama City, FL β€’ On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Full-time

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Job description

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, prepare wood, metal, and fiberglass surfaces for painting, and paint parts, equipment, the interior and exterior of ships and Company equipment and buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

  • Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

  • Comply with Company, Federal, State, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.

  • Prepare work site; transport paint, tools, materials, and equipment to job site as needed.

  • Prepare surfaces for painting and mix solvents according to formula.

  • Remove grease, dirt, paint, and/or rust, etc. from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, brushes, etc.

  • Protect surfaces or items that are not to be painted using masking tape or other material as required.

  • Operate or tend painting and/or sandblasting equipment to paint and/or sandblast surfaces.

  • Paint areas inaccessible to spray gun or retouch painted surface, using brush/roller.

  • Mix and match colors of paint.

  • Maintain a clean work area, tools, and equipment.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus one to three years of marine painting experience desired. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations desired. Knowledge of the transportation and storage of hazardous material requirements desired. Working knowledge of marine coating applications and surface preparation required. Working knowledge in the proper use and care of spray guns, brushes and rollers, sandblasting equipment, etc. required.

Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure. Ability to determine the difference between colors, matching or detecting any type of difference between colors they work with.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, and multitasking. Ability to work effectively with others. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstanding extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards found in a heavy industrial shipyard environment. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is therefore mandatory.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.