Marine Painter - San Diego, CA (1st Shift)

Job Description

Join a leading maritime engineering and ship repair contractor specializing in U.S. Navy programs. Contribute to high-priority Navy initiatives, including corrosion mitigation and ship systems repair, by performing shipboard preservation work in San Diego.

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 sites.Adhere to strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.Complete assignments on schedule in a high-tempo environment.

Essential Skills

Shipboard painting experience (2+ years preferred).Ability to perform preservation, coating, sanding, prepping, and masking on Navy vessels.Understanding of marine coating processes, surface prep, grinding, sanding, masking, and cleanup activities.Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and shipboard environments.Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate basic pneumatic and electric tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

DBIDS access Prior shipyard, ship repair, or industrial/manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.High school diploma or GED preferred.Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a long-term strategic Navy project with high visibility, offering opportunities for overtime and career progression into higher trade tiers. Work with a respected defense contractor with a strong industry reputation and gain specialized skills in corrosion control, composite installation, and ship systems maintenance. 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. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and provided. Work is performed in confined spaces, at heights, and in active industrial areas, with a team-based environment and onsite supervision.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract 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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Feb 22, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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