About this role
General Labor / Marine Painter
Pay: $24/hrLocation: Everett, WA ShipyardOvertime AvailableAre you looking to get your foot in the door with the maritime industry while supporting critical U.S. Navy projects? We are hiring General Laborers and Marine Painters to assist with shipboard preservation, painting, surface preparation, and repair work aboard active Navy vessels in Everett Shipyard. This is a great opportunity for candidates with painting, construction, shipyard, manufacturing, or general labor experience who are looking for long-term growth.
What You'll Do
- Perform shipboard painting, preservation, and coating applications on Navy vessels
- Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, chipping, needle gunning, masking, and cleaning
- Apply primers, coatings, and preservation materials to shipboard structures and components
- Assist with painting and preservation work inside tanks, bilges, voids, and other confined spaces
- Handle and move materials, tools, equipment, and supplies throughout the shipyard
- Support maintenance and repair projects aboard ships, piers, and dry docks
- Operate forklifts and JLG lifts when qualified
- Maintain clean and organized work areas and assist with project cleanup
- Follow all shipyard, Navy, and confined space safety procedures
Qualifications
- Previous experience in painting, construction, general labor, manufacturing, shipyard, or industrial environments
- Ability to use hand and power tools such as grinders, sanders, and pneumatic equipment
- Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces
- Ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift 50+ lbs throughout the shift
- Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when project demands require
Preferred Experience
- Marine painting or shipboard preservation experience
- Shipyard or Navy-related work experience
- Industrial coating, blasting, or surface preparation experience
- Forklift or aerial lift certification
- Experience working in confined spaces
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay starting at $22 - $24/hr
- Opportunity to work on active U.S. Navy vessels
- Long-term career opportunities within the maritime industry
- Gain valuable shipyard and marine trades experience
- Overtime opportunities available
- Work with an established team supporting fleet maintenance and readiness projects
Work Environment
This position is based at Everett Shipyard and aboard active Navy vessels. Employees should expect to work in an industrial environment that includes climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, working at heights, and performing physically demanding tasks. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions, and strict adherence to safety procedures is required at all times. Whether you have marine painting experience or are a hardworking general laborer looking to break into the shipyard industry, we want to hear from you. Apply today!#AEROJOBSWA26!
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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