Night Shift Paint Foreman; 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
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Company:
National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
We have an exciting opportunity in our Paint department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are currently looking for a 2nd shift Paint Foreman, who will be held a ccountable to the General Foreman for the efficient and effective performance of trade personnel while adhering to budgetary, quality, manpower, schedule, and safety requirements. The hours are 3:00 pm - 11 pm.
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 ase review the job description below
Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
The 2nd shift Foreman leads, guides, coordinates, trains, and supervises a team that may comprise of Journeyman Level Mechanics, Trainees, Helpers, and Subcontracted Labor. THIS POSITION IS FOR 2ND SHIFT. HOURS ARE 3pm - 11pm.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES- Both education and experience are taken into consideration.
- BA/BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or 8 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.
- In-depth knowledge in all facets of the trade relating to ship repair.
- Working knowledge of contracting and estimating procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of production processes, methods, quality, and technology.
- Must be familiar with the requirements of MIL-STD-009-12, MIL-STD-1689, and S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.
- Must be knowledgeable and experienced with welding pipe and structural components.
- Must be able to certify as a level II visual inspector.
- Effective leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Proven ability in people environment.
- Capable in Microsoft products.
Repetitive or prolonged sitting, climbing, balancing, and lifting. Lifting body weight, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, standing, walking, leaning and seeing (to maintain visual contact with load), eye/hand/foot coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing warning signals, reading and comprehending safety instructions and planning sequence.
Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.
The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, or controls, and to talk/hear. Must be physically able to walk to all yard locations, on board ships and vessels. Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach or performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electricians, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPSReports to the General Foreman. This position typically has direct reports for 8-20 skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled employees and / or trade subcontractors. Supports Production and Program Management by monitoring and managing manpower resources, quality, and schedule and budget performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES- On-site deck-plate leader for the trade, working with a team of…
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