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2–4 months (Residence Permit) Full Visa Support Structured Payment Plans

Industrial Painters and Sandblasters for Finnish shipyards in Rauma & Uusikaupunki. €12/hour (~€2,304+/month). FREE accommodation provided. 2-year contract. 20–30 positions. Total: USD 8,000.

Overview

Finland has an active recruitment program for Industrial Painters (High-Pressure Spray Painting) and Sandblasters at shipyards and steel structure workshops located in Rauma and Uusikaupunki. The program offers a 2-year fixed-term employment contract with an immediate start upon Residence Permit (RP) approval. 20–30 positions are open. Key responsibilities include professional sandblasting for surface preparation, operating high-pressure spray painting equipment (mandatory skill), cleaning surfaces using metal brushes and industrial grinding tools, applying paint manually using brushes and rollers, and carrying out painting and surface treatment works at shipyards and steel structure workshops.

FREE accommodation is provided by the employer for the entire 2-year contract period — a very significant cost saving. Workers earn €12/hour gross (~€2,304+/month) on standard hours, with overtime available and highly encouraged including weekends, all paid under Finnish labour regulations. The employer handles the full Residence Permit process. Finland is part of the EU and Schengen Area and has one of the highest standards of living and worker protections in the world.

Available Jobs & Sectors
Industrial Painter (High-Pressure Spray Painting) Sandblaster Surface Treatment Specialist Shipyard Painter
Salary & Earnings

€12 per hour (gross). Monthly salary approximately €2,304+ based on standard 8 hours/day, 5 days/week schedule. Overtime is available and highly encouraged, including weekends, and is paid as per Finnish labour regulations. All safety equipment and tools are provided by the employer. Salary is paid according to Finnish labour law standards.

Visa Types & Pathways
Finnish Residence Permit (RP) for Employment
Issued for employment purposes at the specific employer. Full processing support provided by the employer. Workers commence employment immediately after RP approval. Contract duration aligns with the RP period.
Extended / Renewed Residence Permit
Renewable at the end of the initial 2-year contract period subject to continued employment. Long-term residency pathway available after continued employment in Finland.
Life in Finland
Cost of Living

Accommodation is FULLY PROVIDED and FREE for the entire 2-year contract period by the employer. Workers are responsible only for personal food, transport, and personal expenses outside of work hours. Finland has excellent, affordable public transport and a world-class public healthcare system. Helsinki is the most expensive city; Rauma and Uusikaupunki (work locations) are significantly more affordable.

Work Culture

Finland has a highly professional, organised, and safety-focused work culture. Finnish labour law provides strong worker protections — all safety equipment and tools are supplied by the employer and the workplace fully complies with Finnish and EU safety regulations. English is sufficient for workplace communication at the shipyard sites. Large international crews are common in Finnish shipyard environments.

Requirements

Mandatory proficiency in high-pressure spray painting — this is a firm requirement, not optional. Previous experience in shipbuilding or heavy industrial painting is strongly preferred. Must be able to work efficiently in large crews of 20–30 workers. Disciplined, hardworking, and committed to the full 2-year contract. All safety equipment and tools are provided by the employer.

Available Programs
Industrial Painters & Sandblasters
Industrial Painter (High-Pressure Spray) Sandblaster
EUR 12+/hourly
Residence Permit processing timeline applies  · 25 positions
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Industrial Painter / Sandblaster Package $8,000 total
Contract Signing $2,000
Job Offer Received $3,000
Visa / Residence Permit Approval $3,000
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Country at a Glance
Capital Helsinki
Currency Euro (€)
Language Finnish / Swedish / English
EU Member Yes (Schengen)
Contract 2-year fixed-term
Accommodation FREE — fully employer-provided
Processing Time 2–4 months (Residence Permit)
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