Industrial Painter at Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp

Salisbury, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

25.5

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Painting, Surface Preparation, Coating Applications, Primers, Epoxy, Urethanes, Safety Procedures, Hand Tool Cleaning, Power Tool Cleaning, Sandblasting, Solvent Cleaning, Equipment Maintenance, Following Instructions, Physical Movement, Teamwork, Production Focus

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Description WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Competitive Pay – $21.00 - $25.50 depending on experience Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the 1st of the month proceeding start date $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost Additional supplemental life insurance available $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions! Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired 401(K)! Eligible to contribute after 1st paycheck and company match after 1 year Six paid company holidays Paid sick and vacation! New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment. Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10 Health Savings Account An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce Overtime available after 40 hours $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position. Posted 12/23/2025 REPORTS TO: Shipyard Superintendent/ On-Site Foreman/ Supervisor MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform painting labor, to complete construction associated with building cruise ships and tug boats. Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS: Ability to be able to listen, comprehend and follow instructions Surface preparation, including but not limited to picking up trash and steel, vacuuming out water in the hull deck, hand tool cleaning and power tool cleaning, sandblasting, solvent cleaning, etc. Use of professional coating applications Applying primers (Zinc & Epoxy), intermediate coats (Epoxy, Urethanes) and finish coats. (Acrylics Urethanes and Anti Fouling) Maintain Sandblasting and Painting Equipment: Blast Pots, Blast Hoses, Blast Nozzles, Spray Pumps, Spray Hoses and guns and tips. Also Including Air Compressors. Always Practice Proper Safety Procedures Follow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep job site clean All other duties as assigned based on operational needs Requirements 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 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. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Drug test, and physical to include respirator clearance.

Responsibilities

The Industrial Painter is responsible for safely and efficiently performing painting labor related to the construction of cruise ships and tug boats. This includes surface preparation and application of various coatings.