Shipyards Marine Painter You'll be part of a team directly supporting U.S. Navy fleet readiness, corrosion control, and long-term ship preservation work that keeps vessels operational and mission-ready. Marine Painter Helper / General Laborer
Location: Naval Station Everett, WA
Pay: $24.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMProject Length: 6 Weeks (Starting October 5th)
Job Overview:
We are hiring Marine Painter Helpers / General Laborers to support surface preparation and preservation work aboard docked U.S. Navy vessels at Naval Station Everett. This is a hands-on labor position focused primarily on preparing metal surfaces for marine painters through grinding, chipping, needle gunning, cleaning, and other surface prep activities. Candidates who successfully complete this project may have the opportunity to transition into a long-term shipyard assignment that begins in November that is expected to last approximately 1.5 years.
Responsibilities:- Prepare metal surfaces for painting using grinders, needle guns, chipping hammers, wire wheels, and other hand and power tools
- Remove rust, scale, old paint, and contaminants from steel and metal surfaces
- Assist marine painters with masking, taping, material handling, paint mixing, and preparation tasks
- Perform brush and roller painting as directed
- Transport tools, equipment, materials, and supplies throughout the shipyard and aboard vessels
- Set up and break down work areas, containment systems, and equipment
- Perform general cleanup and housekeeping to maintain safe and organized workspaces
- Follow all safety requirements, shipyard procedures, and Navy regulations
- Work aboard ships, piers, and industrial marine facilities
- Work Environment
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Frequent climbing of ladders, stairways, and ship access points
- Regular bending, kneeling, crawling, and working in tight spaces
- Required use of respirators, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPEAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
- Exposure to industrial shipyard and marine environments
Minimum Qualifications:- Experience using hand tools and power tools
- Previous brush and roller painting experience
- Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout an entire shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to wear a respirator and required safety equipment
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance record
- Shipyard, construction, manufacturing, painting, or general labor experience is a plus
- Security Requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to Naval Station Everett
- Must be able to successfully obtain a DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) badge
- Must be able to meet all federal installation access requirements
- Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Everett, WA.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.
