Painter

Marine Painter / Laborer Position

Job Description

Experience in shipboard painting (2+ years preferred).

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 settings.

Follow strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.

Complete assignments on schedule in a high-tempo environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

DBIDS access (or ability to obtain immediately).

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.

Experience with marine coatings, confined space entry procedures, and tank preservation.

Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items.

Firewatch or tank watch experience.

OSHA-10 or OSHA-Shipyard certification.

Experience working on CVNs, DDGs, LCS, or Amphib platforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00/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 Jacksonville, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 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 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 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.