3rd Class Brush & Roll Painter

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR•Newport News, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Entry and development classification responsible for the labor-intensive preparation and support work required for shipboard preservation. This is where brush-and-roll painting, basic trade knowledge, and CVN ship knowledge are learned. Mills Marine is a growing ship repair company focused on repairing and building ships to support the Military’s Mission. We are committed to providing Safe, Quality and Process Driven services for our customers in the ship new construction and repair.

Requirements

Ability to read and write effectively.
Minimum of 6 months in a laborer, warehouse, or field working position
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Continuous visual awareness and mental focus.
Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts.
Availability to work 5–7 days per week, including overtime as needed.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Required physical examination and respirator fit testing.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Background check, including verification of the past seven years of employment history.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
CVN ship knowledge

Responsibilities

Report on time with required PPE and ready to work.
Follow direction from the Lead, Foreman, First-Class, or Second-Class Painter.
Learn to locate spaces using compartment numbers, decks, frames, access routes, and posted shipboard information.
Wrap and mask machinery, piping, valves, cables, electrical equipment, lights, labels, identification plates, deck coverings, ventilation openings, and completed surfaces.
Build, maintain, repair, and remove containment using approved materials.
Manually move paint, thinner, pumps, hoses, tools, ventilation equipment, lighting, ladders, consumables, and waste.
Stage materials without blocking access, firefighting equipment, passageways, or emergency egress.
Scrape loose or defective coatings, sand and feather edges, perform approved cleaning and surface preparation, wipe down and vacuum surfaces, and remove chips, dust, debris, and spent material.
Support Pump Operators and Sprayers with hose movement, material staging, equipment setup, and cleanup.
Maintain continuous housekeeping and protect completed work.
Learn proper use of brushes, rollers, extension handles, containers, and mixing tools.