Employment Type:
Full time position
Description:
San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings is a fast-paced, family-owned coatings contractor with over 25 years of experience and a workforce of 75+ skilled professionals serving both military and civilian clients. We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Painter / Sandblaster to support field service contracts across the San Diego region, with the primary work location at Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Camp Pendleton.
This dual-skill position involves performing both abrasive blasting and industrial coating applications to support the preservation, repair, and maintenance of naval vessels and marine support equipment.
Work Schedule & Compensation
• Schedule: 4x10 work week — Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Overtime: Occasional overtime Friday through Sunday as workload requires (40–50+ hours/week)
• Pay: $28.00 – $36.00 per hour (DOE)
• Benefits: After 90 day probation; Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and annual performance bonus.
Responsibilities & Duties
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation to SSPC standards (SP-6, SP-10, SP-11, SP-17).
• Operate blasting equipment, compressors, and related machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct proper surface cleaning, masking, mixing, and coating application per manufacturer and NAVSEA specifications.
• Apply coating systems (epoxy, polysiloxane, polyurethane, etc.) using spray, brush, or roller to achieve specified DFT.
• Inspect surfaces and environmental conditions to ensure proper profile, cleanliness, and coating performance.
• Work in confined spaces, aboard vessels, on scaffolding, and in field environments as required.
• Coordinate with QA inspectors, project managers, and fellow crew members to meet quality, safety, and production goals.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Overtime availability is expected as operational demands dictate.
Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of combined sandblasting and industrial/marine painting experience (shipyard or DoD environment preferred).
• Familiarity with SSPC surface prep standards (SP-6, SP-10, SP-11, SP-17) and coating specifications.
• Ability to properly mix, apply, and verify coating systems in accordance with TDS, SDS, and NAVSEA requirements.
• OSHA-10 certification and/or confined space experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in a variety of outdoor conditions.
• Experience reading work orders, technical data sheets, and following detailed instructions.
• Strong work ethic, safety awareness, and dependable attendance record.
Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify required)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random testing
• Reliable transportation to Camp Pendleton and other local field sites
• Ability to read and write in English and follow written work procedures and drawings
• Adherence to all compliance, safety, and PPE requirements daily
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse crews, customers, and trades on site
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, climb stairs, scaffolding, and ladders, work at heights, and in confined space areas.
• Must frequently lift/move 10–25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions, including hot, cold, wet, or humid environments
Location: Field-based work throughout San Diego County. Primary site: Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Camp Pendleton.
How to Apply: Submit your resume or work history, fill out company application, and qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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