Preservation Tech/Painter (Grades 4-6)
Bath Iron Works designs and builds guided-missile destroyers for the Navy and provides life-cycle support services for multiple ship classes.
Job Description
Preservation Tech/Painter (Grades 4-6)
US-ME-Bath
Req ID: 2026-4968
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 10
Post End Date: 12/31/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Salary Grade: L6
Shift: ALL
Overview
Pay range for this position is $33.22/hr - $34.49/hr.
This is a mid-level position to work in the Preservation Technician Trade. Applicants will be assigned to P10 Trade tasks. As Paint removal, hand pneumatic grinding /needle gun (surface prep), masking/unmasking, decking, damping tiles, Brush/ Roller/ Spray painting, and snow removal.
Responsibilities
Preferred - High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred NACE or similar training in coatings applications and inspections.
Qualifications
Required Minimum 18 months working in an industrial environment performing metal surface preparation and coatings application.
Required Must have some experience with power and pneumatic tools. hand grinding /needle gun (surface prep),
Required Must be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and at heights with Scissor/ Condo lifts.
Required Must be able to wear a respirator.
Required Must meet the requirements of the P10 physical task analysis.
Preferred Experience with metal surface preparation and coatings application.
Preferred - Spray experience.
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