Paint Helper

SJS Executives LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

18h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

SJS Industrial, also doing business as SJS Executives, LLC, is seeking a full-time Paint Helper for its industrial painting, media blasting, powder coating, and light fabrication shop in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The company serves military and maritime customers. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with shifts of either 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Occasional Saturday or evening work may be needed for special projects with tight deadlines; the stated goal is to avoid weekend, nighttime, and overtime work. The Paint Helper assists painters throughout industrial, marine, commercial, or construction coating projects. Work includes preparing surfaces and materials, supporting coating application and finishing, handling and staging products, maintaining tools and work areas, and following project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, attentive to detail, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment. Experience with industrial coatings, power tools, and shipyard or construction environments is strongly preferred. Pay is $18 to $20 per hour. SJS Industrial offers 80 hours of accumulated paid time off, seven paid federal holidays, and a variety of benefits. SJS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the characteristics and statuses listed in the posting.

Requirements

Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Previous experience in painting, construction, shipyard, industrial, manufacturing, or general labor environments is required.
Basic knowledge of painting tools, materials, and surface preparation techniques.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, grinders, sanders, and painting equipment.
Ability to learn proper coating application methods and industry best practices.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in physically demanding environments for extended periods.
Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with industrial coatings, power tools, and shipyard or construction environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist painters with surface preparation, coating applications, and finishing activities on marine, industrial, commercial, or construction projects.
Hang products for painting.
Prepare surfaces by sanding, grinding, scraping, wire brushing, pressure washing, cleaning, and removing old coatings.
Mix paints, primers, coatings, and solvents according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
Mask, tape, cover, and protect adjacent surfaces before painting operations.
Support coating application using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
Perform cutting-in, touch-up painting, and detail work as directed by supervisors.
Hang, move, stage, and prepare parts, materials, and equipment for painting and coating processes.
Assist with containment setup, overspray protection, and environmental control measures.
Support corrosion control and preservation work on vessels, industrial equipment, structures, and facilities.
Clean, maintain, and store painting tools and equipment, and maintain work areas.
Load, unload, transport, and organize materials and supplies at job sites.
Follow project specifications, work instructions, and quality standards to ensure proper coating application.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Complete timesheets and required work documentation accurately.
Perform general labor duties and assist crew members as needed.
Comply with company safety policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Complete other production-related tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisors or the Production Manager.