? SHIPYARD PAINTER – NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Nationwide Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Shipyard Painters for opportunities with a leading shipbuilding and industrial client in Norfolk, Virginia.

We are looking for dependable, safety-focused painters with experience in industrial painting, surface preparation, spray painting, brush and roller application, sandblasting, and protective coatings. Shipyard or marine painting experience is highly preferred.

This is a hands-on position working in an industrial/shipyard environment and may involve working aboard vessels, in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.

? POSITION DETAILS

Position: Shipyard Painter
Location: Norfolk, VA
Shift: All Shifts
Job Type: Full-Time

?RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare steel, metal, fiberglass, and other surfaces for coating
• Remove existing coatings, rust, scale, dirt, grease, and other contaminants
• Perform surface preparation using hand and power tools
• Operate industrial painting and coating equipment
• Apply primers, sealers, intermediate coats, and finish coatings according to specifications
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and airless sprayers
• Perform touch-up and repair work as required
• Sand, grind, blast, and clean surfaces to achieve required finishes
• Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer and job specifications
• Inspect completed work for coverage, defects, and quality
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the work area
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations
• Work safely around other trades and shipyard operations
• Perform work in confined spaces, tanks, elevated areas, scaffolding, and other shipboard locations when required

? QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in industrial, commercial, marine, or shipyard painting
• Experience with surface preparation and coating application
• Knowledge of industrial painting equipment and tools
• Ability to properly use respirators and required PPE
• Ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and work for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment as required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and transportation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

? PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in the following are encouraged to apply:

• Shipyard painting
• Marine coatings
• Industrial painting
• Spray painting
• Airless spray equipment
• Brush and roller application
• Sandblasting and abrasive blasting
• Surface preparation
• Steel and metal coatings
• Tank or confined-space painting
• Corrosion control
• Protective coatings
• Working aboard Navy or commercial vessels

? SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Wear required PPE and respiratory protection
• Follow hot-work and confined-space safety requirements when applicable
• Work safely around welding, grinding, and other industrial operations
• Follow all site-specific safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

? JOIN NATIONWIDE SKILLED TRADES

At Nationwide Skilled Trades, our people are the driving force behind our success. We are committed to recruiting and developing skilled, dependable, and high-performing trades professionals who take pride in their work.

If you have shipyard, marine, industrial, or commercial painting experience, we encourage you to apply!

? Apply today or call Nationwide Skilled Trades at 757-963-2211 to learn more about the opportunity.

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