Job Description

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Coating department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for one (1), J4 Painter with C/12 or C/14 certification.

Shift : 06:00 AM to 2:45 PM (1st Shift)

Security Clearance: No Clearance. Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

The Painter J4 is the senior-level marine preservation specialist responsible for leading complex preservation operations, providing technical expertise, coordinating work activities, and ensuring compliance with NAVSEA, customer, environmental, and quality requirements. This position serves as the department subject matter expert for coating systems, surface preparation, preservation procedures, and application methods while providing guidance and training to lower-level painters. The Painter J4 performs advanced preservation work with minimal oversight and assists supervisors in coordinating daily work activities. Must be able to perform all duties of lower J levels painter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge
• Skills
• Abilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience
• Demonstrated mastery of journeyman level 3 painter duties and responsibilities or equivalent senior-level marine preservation experience
• Certifications
• Advanced preservation certifications
• Obtain HAZWOPER certification
• Must maintain required respiratory protection qualifications
• Additional customer-required preservation certifications may be rquired

REQUIRED COMPANY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability: Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others’ opinions.
• Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Results Driven: Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Core Responsibilities
• Key Duties
• Measurable Outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and shipboard compartments
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including respirators.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Coatings Foreman or General Foreman
• Works closely with other painters, trades personnel, and supervisors in the ship repair and maintenance activities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work overtime, shifts and varying schedules as needed
• Must pass drug screening, background check and physical agility test
• Must obtain and maintain required badges and clearance (NAVSEA and DBIDS)
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Travel up to 30% as required

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Call (757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications. NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer