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Venture DynamicsJacksonville, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Venture Dynamics is seeking experienced Marine Painters to support Navy and commercial ship repair and preservation projects in active shipyard environments. This role involves surface preparation and brush-and-roll application of marine coating systems aboard naval and commercial vessels. Work is performed aboard ships, in dry docks, tanks, voids, and industrial facilities in accordance with NAVSEA standards and shipyard specifications. Per diem may be available depending on contract requirements and travel distance.

Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years of ship repair painting experience at the journeyman level
  • Demonstrated proficiency with brush-and-roll application of multi-part marine coating systems
  • Experience operating surface preparation power tools including grinders, sanders, and needle guns
  • Ability to read and interpret coating specifications, work packages, and drawings
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in shipboard environments
  • Ability to obtain shipyard access credentials including DBIDS when required
  • Ability to pass background screening and drug testing per site requirements

Nice To Haves

  • Experience aboard U.S. Navy or Military Sealift Command vessels
  • Familiarity with NAVSEA 009-32 preservation standards
  • OSHA 10 Maritime certification
  • Experience directing helpers or working as a lead painter

Responsibilities

  • Perform surface preparation including sanding, scraping, needle-gunning, grinding, and solvent cleaning
  • Remove deteriorated coatings, rust, scale, grease, and contaminants to specification standards
  • Mask and protect adjacent equipment and boundaries prior to coating application
  • Mix and apply single- and multi-part epoxy, high-solid epoxy, primer, and finish coating systems
  • Apply brush-and-roll coatings while maintaining required film thickness (MIL/DFT)
  • Perform stripe coating, touch-up, and preservation work per work packages
  • Inspect coated surfaces for coverage, holidays, and visible defects prior to inspection
  • Follow NAVSEA Standard Items and shipyard production standards

Benefits

  • Per diem may be available depending on contract requirements and travel distance.
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