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Painter J4, C12 or C14 Certification

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listing for: Nassco
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 88000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 88000.00 YEAR
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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business  addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn moreabout our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Coating department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for one (1), J4 Painter with C/12 or C/14 certification.

Shift : 06:00 AM to 2:45 PM (1st Shift)

Security Clearance :
No Clearance. Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

The Painter J4 is the senior-level marine preservation specialist responsible for leading complex preservation operations, providing technical expertise, coordinating work activities, and ensuring compliance with NAVSEA, customer, environmental, and quality requirements. This position serves as the department subject matter expert for coating systems, surface preparation, preservation procedures, and application methods while providing guidance and training to lower-level painters. The Painter J4 performs advanced preservation work with minimal oversight and assists supervisors in coordinating daily work activities.

Must be able to perform all duties of lower J levels painter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Knowledge
  • Expert knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32 preservation requirements
  • Expert knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-06 housekeeping requirements
  • Expert knowledge of SSPC surface preparation standards and coating application requirements
  • Expert knowledge of marine coating systems including epoxy, enamel, nonskid, specialty coatings, and preservation systems
  • Expert knowledge of coating compatibility, environmental limitations, curing requirements, induction times, and recoat windows
  • Knowledge of quality assurance requirements, preservation checkpoints, and inspection processes
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, NESHAP requirements, and preservation documentation
  • Knowledge of work package requirements, specifications, and customer preservation standards
  • Knowledge of shipboard preservation planning and execution
  • Skills
  • Skill in performing advanced surface preparation and coating application activities
  • Skill in advanced spray application techniques and preservation system installation
  • Skill in setting up preservation operations, equipment, and work areas
  • Skill in troubleshooting coating application issues, equipment malfunctions, and preservation defects
  • Skill in measuring, evaluating and documenting environmental conditions, wet film thickness (WTF) and dry film thickness (DFT)
  • Skill in reviewing preservation requirements and ensuring compliance with specifications
  • Skill in coordinating preservation activities across multiple work areas
  • Skill in training and mentoring personnel in preservation methods, safety requirements, and quality standards
  • Abilities
  • Ability to independently plan, organize, and execute complex preservation work
  • Ability to service as technical resource and subject matter expert (SME) for preservation operations
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex preservation-related issues
  • Ability to oversee preservation activities and ensure compliance with quality requirements
  • Ability to provide technical leadership and work direction to junior personnel
  • Ability to coordinate preservation activities with production, quality assurance, customer representatives, and other trades
  • Ability…
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