Aircraft Painter

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $40.00/hr

30‑40 hr/.

• Large‑scale abrasive blast removal of preservation coatings of interior and exterior submarine tanks
• Small and large‑scale abrasive blast surface preparation of external hull, free‑flood and superstructure surfaces
• Blast equipment staging and set‑up
• Blast media recovery
• Small area vacuum blasting of submarine hull or interior surfaces in preparation for painting
• Remove and apply paint coatings on submarines and submarine components
• Prepare and paint/preserve surfaces of submarine’s interior and exterior tanks
• Use power and hand tools to prepare submarine component and foundation surfaces for preservation
• Needle gun, prepare and preserve interior bilges and waterways
• Groom and final paint‑out submarine compartments
• Perform cover‑up to protect all equipment and surfaces from dust, paint and damage utilizing ...

• Security clearance: eligible for or hold an active security clearance (due to defense‑related work)
• Require SSPC C7 (blaster) and/or C12 (spray painter) qualification
• Trained and qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms or other awkward surfaces
• Trained and qualified to wear respiratory protection devices (painter)
• At least two (2) years of experience in the painting trade in heavy industry or on marine vessels, including surface preparation for painting
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing abrasive blasting operations on/in commercial ship or U.S. Navy ships/submarines

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Production

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

Kings Bay, GA