Blast, Paint & Gen Services Helper
Aerotek, San Diego, CA, United States
Blast, Paint & General Services Helper
We have 15 openings for Blast, Paint & General Services Helpers. There are 11 positions available for the 1st shift and 4 positions for the 2nd shift. The role involves assisting skilled painters with cleaning and preparing wood or metal surfaces for painting, as well as supporting various tasks across the shipyard. Responsibilities
Assist painters in cleaning and preparing surfaces by removing dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants. Mask and tape areas not requiring paint. Help paint parts, equipment, and structural surfaces on ships and shipyard buildings. Mix materials in accordance with Product Data Sheets. Inspect prepped and painted areas and perform touch-up work as needed. Set up and operate spray equipment, pneumatic tools, airless pumps, and HVLP spray guns. Dismantle scaffolding of multiple types and perform general shipyard cleanup. Operate high reach equipment and power tools. Move furniture and other equipment as needed. Support tasks related to Painter, Blaster, Carpentry, and Waysman roles. Essential Skills
Knowledge of basic painting applications. Experience with painting, paint preparation, and masking in a shipyard environment. Proficiency with hand tools and general labor tasks. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous shipyard experience is preferred. Flexibility to work all shifts. Must provide own tools. Why Work Here?
Join a secure and expanding work environment with opportunities to contribute to high-impact, mission-critical projects. Be part of a team recognized for innovation and reliability in shipbuilding, working on projects that hold strategic importance in national defense. Work Environment
The work supports the T-AO New Construction Program at SOC 6. The fleet oilers for the U.S. Navy are designed to transfer fuel to carrier strike groups at sea, featuring a significant capacity for cargo and aviation capability. The shipyard offers a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence. Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. 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 Apr 2, 2026.
We have 15 openings for Blast, Paint & General Services Helpers. There are 11 positions available for the 1st shift and 4 positions for the 2nd shift. The role involves assisting skilled painters with cleaning and preparing wood or metal surfaces for painting, as well as supporting various tasks across the shipyard. Responsibilities
Assist painters in cleaning and preparing surfaces by removing dirt, grease, rust, scale, and other contaminants. Mask and tape areas not requiring paint. Help paint parts, equipment, and structural surfaces on ships and shipyard buildings. Mix materials in accordance with Product Data Sheets. Inspect prepped and painted areas and perform touch-up work as needed. Set up and operate spray equipment, pneumatic tools, airless pumps, and HVLP spray guns. Dismantle scaffolding of multiple types and perform general shipyard cleanup. Operate high reach equipment and power tools. Move furniture and other equipment as needed. Support tasks related to Painter, Blaster, Carpentry, and Waysman roles. Essential Skills
Knowledge of basic painting applications. Experience with painting, paint preparation, and masking in a shipyard environment. Proficiency with hand tools and general labor tasks. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous shipyard experience is preferred. Flexibility to work all shifts. Must provide own tools. Why Work Here?
Join a secure and expanding work environment with opportunities to contribute to high-impact, mission-critical projects. Be part of a team recognized for innovation and reliability in shipbuilding, working on projects that hold strategic importance in national defense. Work Environment
The work supports the T-AO New Construction Program at SOC 6. The fleet oilers for the U.S. Navy are designed to transfer fuel to carrier strike groups at sea, featuring a significant capacity for cargo and aviation capability. The shipyard offers a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence. Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. 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 Apr 2, 2026.