Marine Painter

Marine Painter (1st Shift)

📍 National City, CA | Immediate Openings

Job Summary

We are hiring Marine Painters to support U.S. Navy ship maintenance and repair programs in San Diego. This role focuses on shipboard preservation and corrosion control work on high‑priority Navy vessels.

✅ Candidates with active DBIDS, OSHA 10, and Firewatch certification can start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform shipboard painting, touch‑ups, and preservation work
• Conduct surface preparation including sanding, grinding, masking, chipping, and cleaning
• Assist with coating application and material handling
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine sites
• Follow NAVSEA standards and strict safety procedures
• Complete assignments on schedule in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of shipboard or marine painting experience preferred
• Hands‑on experience with preservation, coating, surface prep, masking, and cleanup
• Knowledge of marine coating processes and surface preparation techniques
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in shipboard environments
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate pneumatic and electric tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DBIDS
• OSHA 10
• Firewatch Certification
• (If you do not already have OSHA 10 or Firewatch, we can schedule this for you)
• Prior shipyard, ship repair, or industrial/manufacturing experience
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

Shift Schedule

⏰ Monday – Friday

⏱️ 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

➕ Overtime available based on project needs

Work Environment

• Navy shipboard and shipyard industrial setting
• Work performed in confined spaces, at heights, and active industrial areas
• PPE required and provided
• Team‑based environment with onsite supervision

This is a Contract position based out of National City, CA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in National City,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.