Sandblaster and Spray Painter at Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp

Salisbury, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surface Preparation, Coating Applications, Sandblasting, Painting, Safety Procedures, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Hand-Eye Coordination, Teamwork, Independent Work

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Description WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Competitive Pay – $24.00 - $28.00 depending on experience and knowledge. 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 for full-time employees $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. Job posted 6.11.2025 REPORTS TO: Paint Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent 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: 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, 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. Cleaning and preparing surfaces via sandblasting. Spray paint application of different industrial painting coatings. Always Practice Proper Safety Procedures. Follow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep the job site clean. All other duties as assigned based on operational needs. KNOWLEDGE: Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in related fields. Developed verbal communication skills. Excellent judgment and attention to detail. Good hand-eye coordination. Safe use of all tools and equipment. Work independently and with teams. Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: All types of physical movement are 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 up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift. Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Able to work over bodies of water. 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, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration. SHIFT: Monday – Friday Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm Evening: 1:00pm-9:30pm Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Responsibilities

The Sandblaster and Spray Painter will safely and efficiently perform painting labor to complete construction associated with building cruise ships. This role requires an aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.