Painter Helper

Painter Helper Job Description We are seeking multiple helpers to join our dynamic team. This role entails assisting skilled painters in preparing wood and metal surfaces for painting, ensuring they are free from contaminants such as dirt, grease, rust, and scale. You will be involved in masking and taping areas not requiring paint, and helping painters in the application of paint on interior and exterior surfaces of ships and shipyard buildings. This position offers an opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, supporting painter, blaster, carpentry, and other shipyard services. Responsibilities Assist skilled painters with surface preparation and painting tasks. Clean and prepare surfaces by removing dirt, grease, rust, and other contaminants. Mask and tape areas not requiring paint. Mix paint materials according to Product Data Sheets. Inspect prepped and painted areas and perform touch-up work as needed. Set up and operate spray equipment, including pneumatic, airless pumps, HVLP spray guns, and conventional spray pots. Dismantle scaffolding and other wooden structures. Perform general shipyard cleanup and tank cleaning. Operate high-reach equipment and power tools such as saws, drills, and chainsaws. Move furniture and other equipment as required. Assist with various shipyard tasks including fire equipment installation and material loading. Essential Skills Basic knowledge of painting applications and paint preparation. Experience in using hand tools and performing general labor tasks. Previous shipyard experience is preferred. Must be flexible to work all shifts. Ability to provide own tools for the job. Why Work Here? This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a company with long-term stability and strategic importance in national defense. The recent contract for building additional fleet replenishment oilers for the U.S. Navy highlights the company's growth, engineering excellence, and trusted partnership with the Navy. You will be contributing to high-impact, mission-critical projects in a secure and expanding work environment, recognized for innovation and reliability in shipbuilding. Work Environment The role involves supporting New Construction Program. Work is conducted on vessels designed to transfer fuel to Navy carrier strike groups at sea, featuring double hulls and strengthened cargo tanks. The environment is dynamic and may require flexibility in shifts and adherence to safety protocols. Dress code includes appropriate attire for shipyard work, and candidates must be prepared for physical tasks in various weather conditions. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.