Industrial Painter

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking a motivated Industrial Painter to join our shipyard team. This position is responsible for surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and the application of protective marine coatings on new construction vessels. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and production goals while working in a fast-paced industrial marine environment.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour, based on experience.
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
• Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.
• Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.
• Paid Sick and Vacation:
  • 80 hours during your first year
  • 96 hours after 1 year
  • 144 hours after 5 years
  • 168 hours after 10 years
• Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

REPORTS TO: Shipyard Superintendent/ On-Site Foreman/ Supervisor

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform painting labor, to complete construction associated with building cruise ships . Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Listen, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform surface preparation activities including, but not limited to:
• Perform surface preparation activities including, but not limited to:
  • Primers (zinc and epoxy coatings).
  • Intermediate coats (epoxy and urethane coatings).
  • Finish coats (urethanes and antifouling coatings).
• Operate, inspect, clean. and maintain painting and blasting equipment, including:
  • Blast pots.
  • Blast hoses and nozzles.
  • Air compressors.
  • Airless and conventional spray pumps.
  • Spray hoses, guns, and tips.
• Verify proper coating thickness and coverage in accordance with specifications.
• Perform touch-up and repair painting as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow directions from supervisors and foremen.
• Practice proper safety procedures at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

KNOWLEDGE:

• One to two years of industrial, marine, construction, or related painting experience.
• Familiarity with abrasive blasting and protective coating systems.
• Knowledge of surface preparation standards and coating application techniques.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and coating equipment.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

All types of physical movement required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use upper and lower extremities
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders, stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter tanks, and confined spaces through hatches and manholes throughout much of the work shift
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel
• Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task- or area-specific PPE, as applicable. Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair in a manner that does not interfere with the respirator’s sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable respiratory protection requirements.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

SHIFTS:

• Monday – Friday: with frequent weekends
• Hours: 45 - 60 hours per week.
• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Evening: 1:00pm - 9:30pm

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs