Sandblaster/Painter

Description

Join Leading Shipbuilding and Marine Repair Programs in Multiple Locations!

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Sandblaster/Painter to support major shipbuilding, marine repair, maintenance, and vessel construction programs in Multiple Locations. We are seeking skilled professionals with experience preparing, blasting, priming, and painting marine vessels, structural steel, and related components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term marine program offering competitive pay, overtime opportunities, relocation assistance, and career growth within the marine industry.

Why Marine Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Long-Term Marine Programs
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Referral Programs
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

• Perform abrasive blasting to clean and prepare marine surfaces including hulls, decks, tanks, piping, and structural steel.
• Prepare surfaces for coating through cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation techniques.
• Mix and apply marine-grade primers, epoxies, sealants, and finish coatings using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, paint specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Inspect blasted and painted surfaces to verify proper coating thickness, adhesion, and overall quality.
• Maintain blasting and painting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and on scaffolding, lifts, or other elevated work platforms.
• Follow all environmental, safety, and quality procedures while handling paints, coatings, abrasives, and hazardous materials.
• Support shipbuilding, vessel repair, and marine maintenance schedules while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4+ years of sandblasting and industrial painting experience, preferably in a shipyard or marine environment.
• Experience operating abrasive blasting equipment and industrial spray painting systems.
• Familiarity with SSPC/NACE surface preparation and coating application standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, paint specifications, and work instructions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in physically demanding work environments.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and the proper handling of paints, coatings, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Experience:

• Marine Sandblasting
• Marine Industrial Painting
• Shipbuilding
• Ship Repair
• Protective Coatings
• Airless Spray Painting
• Surface Preparation
• SSPC/NACE Standards