Madden Marine is seeking Paint Shop Laborers for our client on Swan Island in Portland, OR. This entry-level role supports paint shop and surface preparation crews by assisting with material handling, masking, cleaning, blasting support, and coating preparation. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn industrial painting in a shipyard environment.
Pay & Schedule
Pay: $21.50/hour
Shift: Day Shift, 5:00 AM 1:30 PM
Schedule Expectations: Overtime and weekend work required
Position Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
Assist painters and blasters with surface preparation and coating projects
Remove contaminants from steel surfaces prior to blasting and painting
Help with masking, containment setup, and protection of surrounding work areas
Support blasting operations including blast pot tending and material handling
Assist with mixing coatings and maintaining paint logs as directed
Operate hand and power tools under supervision for surface preparation activities
Help load, unload, organize, and stage tools, materials, and equipment throughout vessels and job sites
Assist with pressure washing, cleaning, and general housekeeping duties
Support demolition and removal of coatings, flooring, adhesives, and related materials as needed
Maintain clean and organized work areas while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements
Required Qualifications
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools or willingness to learn
Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and aboard marine vessels
Ability to wear respirators and other required PPE
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs
Ability to work on feet for extended periods and climb ladders throughout the workday
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
US Citizenship required due to work performed on government-owned property
Safety-toed boots (6" or higher, steel or composite toe) required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in construction labor, painting, demolition, shipyard, warehouse, or industrial environments
Experience using grinders, pressure washers, or other hand and power tools
Interest in learning industrial painting, blasting, or marine coatings
Benefits
Medical
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Work Environment
This role operates in marine and shipyard environments aboard active vessels and industrial facilities. Work includes exposure to confined spaces, heights, industrial coatings, blasting operations, varying temperatures, and physically demanding conditions. Respirator use, PPE compliance, and adherence to strict safety standards are required at all times.
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