Brinkman Industrial Services, LLC Shipboard Painter / Laborer Norfolk, VA · Full time

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Brinkman Industrial Services provides industrial painting, corrosion mitigation, surface preparation, and shipboard maintenance support for government and commercial clients. We stand out through our commitment to safety, quality workmanship, reliability, and building a strong team-oriented culture.

Openings: 20

Brinkman Industrial Services is seeking motivated, hardworking individuals to join our growing team supporting corrosion mitigation and sustainment operations aboard U.S. Navy vessels. This is a hands-on industrial position involving shipboard surface preparation, cleaning, priming, painting, and corrosion prevention work.

No NACE certification required. Training will be provided for specialized corrosion prevention applications including composite materials and select 3M and Valkyrie corrosion mitigation products.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $27/hour for the first 90 days
• Increased Pay: $29/hour after successful completion of initial 3 months
• Full-Time Employment
• Employee benefits available
• 6-Month Probationary Period
• Opportunities for advancement and additional certifications

Job Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning exterior ship surfaces including freeboard and superstructure areas affected by rust and corrosion
• Surface preparation using pneumatic and hand tools such as:
• Needle guns
• Grinders
• Scrapers
• Wire brushes
• Priming and painting shipboard surfaces
• Paint preparation and coating application
• Installation of composite scuppers and corrosion mitigation materials
• Application of protective products including 3M PPF systems
• Corrosion mitigation on ancillary equipment, catwalks, mast areas, davits, and deck edge components
• General cleaning, preparation, priming, and painting of accessible shipboard areas and equipment

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be able to pass a background check
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be able to pass a drug screening
• Possess or be able to obtain a CAC or DBIDS card
• Be capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Be comfortable climbing ladders and going up/down stairs frequently
• Be comfortable working at heights
• Be comfortable working in dark, enclosed, confined, or tight spaces
• Be able to wear masks and tight-fitting respirators for extended periods
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Be dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Obtain OSHA 10 certification within 15 days of employment (if not already certified)

Required PPE

Employees are required to maintain and use proper PPE including:

• Tight-fitting paint respirators
• Hard hats
• Steel-toe boots
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection

Preferred Qualifications

The following certifications/experience are preferred but not required:

• Boom lift certification
• Forklift certification
• Tight-fitting respirator fit certification
• Previous industrial painting or shipyard experience
• Experience using pneumatic tools and compressed air systems

Training

Brinkman Industrial Services will provide job-specific training related to corrosion prevention systems, composite materials, and specialized protective product applications.

If you are reliable, safety-minded, and ready to work in a fast-paced industrial environment, we encourage you to apply.