Job Details

Marine Painter and Marine Laborer

We are urgently seeking skilled Marine Painters and Marine Laborers to join our team supporting high-priority U.S. Navy corrosion mitigation and ship repair projects in Hawaii. This is an immediate-start opportunity that will continue through the end of the fiscal year, directly contributing to NAVSEA corrosion mitigation and composite component installation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, touch-ups, and preservation on shipboard structures.
• Sand, grind, surface prep, mask, chip, and clean as required.
• Assist technicians with coating application and material handling.
• Work aboard ships, piers, dry docks, and industrial marine facilities.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and NAVSEA standards.
• Complete assignments on schedule in a high-tempo environment.

Essential Skills

• DBIDS access or ability to obtain immediately.
• Shipboard painting experience (2+ years preferred).
• Ability to perform preservation, coating, sanding, prepping, and masking on Navy vessels.
• Ability to work safely in confined/industrial marine spaces.
• Immediate availability for deployment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with marine coatings, confined space entry, and tank preservation.
• Prior shipyard, ship repair, or industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-Shipyard certification.
• Experience working on CVNs, DDGs, LCS, or Amphib platforms.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-term strategic Navy project with high visibility, offering opportunities for overtime and career progression into higher trade tiers. Work for a respected defense contractor with a strong industry reputation, gaining 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. PPE is required and provided. Work is performed in confined spaces, heights, and active industrial areas, within a team-based environment with onsite supervision.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Pearl City, HI.

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 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 Pearl City,HI.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.