Job Description

The Marine Painter performs painting and coating operations in shipyard and marine environments. The position involves preparing steel and other surfaces, mixing and applying coatings, performing brush, roller, and spray applications, and maintaining a safe and clean work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare shipboard, marine, and industrial surfaces for painting and coating application.
• Remove old paint, rust, scale, grease, dirt, and other contaminants using scraping, chipping, sanding, grinding, and mechanical methods.
• Perform pressure washing and other surface-cleaning methods as required.
• Inspect surfaces before painting to ensure proper preparation and cleanliness.
• Mix paints, primers, solvents, and protective coatings according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.
• Apply primers, paints, sealers, and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and other approved methods.
• Maintain proper coating thickness, coverage, and finish according to project specifications.
• Perform touch-up and detail painting as required.
• Set up and maintain painting equipment, hoses, spray guns, pumps, and related tools.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment after use.
• Install and maintain containment, ventilation, masking, and protective barriers as required.
• Perform painting operations in tanks, voids, confined spaces, and other restricted-access areas while following all safety requirements.
• Identify surface defects, coating issues, and other problems and notify supervision when corrections are required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company, shipyard, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment, including respirators and protective clothing.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow both simple and complex instructions and adapt to changing job-site conditions.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of marine, industrial, or commercial painting experience preferred.
• Shipyard, marine, or heavy industrial painting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, coating systems, and application techniques.
• Experience with brush, roller, and spray painting methods.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and other challenging shipboard environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to area shipyards and naval facilities, including DBIDS clearance when required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, tanks, voids, and elevated shipboard areas.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and elevated platforms when required.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators, protective suits, gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Ability to work in wet, dusty, hot, cold, and industrial shipyard environments.
• Ability to perform repetitive painting and surface-preparation tasks for extended periods.
  

Work Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position averaging 40–56 hours per week, including weekends as required.
• Overtime and extended hours may be required based on project demands.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Benefits

•  Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Training and certification opportunities
• Long-term shipyard career growth potential
• Safety-focused and stable work environment

Ability to Commute

• Norfolk, VA (Required)

Titan Talent Development is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.