Painter

Job DescriptionPay: From $30.62 per hour\nJob description:\nCareer Fair! Come join us for in-person interviews, job offers will be given out on the spot! See below for details.\nFriday March 13th, 2026\n10:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.\nPhiladelphia Navy Yard\nS. 19th & Kitty Hawk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19112\nFollow Signs for Entrance\nWhat to bring:\nValid form of I.D\nMultiple Resume\n* Per OPM: "With President Trumps Executive Order. All resumes must be two pages in length.\nMust have a hard copy of resume.\nStarting Pay*: 30.62/hr WG-09\nType\nFull Time, 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift. This is a non-supervisory position.\nLocation\nNaval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA\nAbout NFPC\nThe Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) is a modern manufacturing facility that occupies a 17-acre site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with more than 750,000 square feet of industrial and administrative floor space. NFPC employs a highly skilled and versatile workforce of engineers, trades people and support personnel who specialize in advanced engineering, castings, and precision machining.\nJob Description\nThe Painter is responsible for performing a variety of painting duties, including preparing surfaces, mixing and matching paints, applying paint to surfaces, and ensuring a high-quality finish. The incumbent may work independently or as part of a team, following specific instructions and guidelines to complete painting projects.\nSee more about NFPC at our website:\nhttps://www.navsea.navy.mil/Ho... include but are not limited to:\n\nAbility to blast and produce a surface profile ready for coating; Ability to build up, fair, shape and level suing a variety of knifing and trowel compounds.\nAbility to identify coating materials and match tint and tone.\nApply paint to surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray guns, ensuring a smooth and even finish.\nUse masking tape and other protective materials to protect surfaces not to be painted.\nAbility to set up pumps and spray equipment.\nFollow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.\nMaintain painting equipment and tools in good working condition.\nComplete painting projects within established timeframes and budgetary constraints.\n\nQualifications Required for the Position\n\nPrevious experience in painting.\nKnowledge of painting techniques, tools, and materials.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nAttention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.\nStrong communication skills.\nAbility to work from ladders, scaffolds and platforms, and in situations where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. This requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.\nAbility to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, may be required to handle materials and equipment that weigh 50 pounds and over.\n\nSecurity Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.\nConditions of Employment\n\nMust be a US Citizen.\nMust be determined suitable for federal employment.\nMust participate in the direct deposit pay program.\nNew employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov\nGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.\nWithin the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.\nMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.\nYou will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.\n\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n\n\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nProfessional development assistance\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\n\n\nWork Location: In person