MARINE PAINTER - EXPERIENCED

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$60,570 - $78,770•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking experienced marine painters with at least three years of hands-on marine painting experience. Painters apply a variety of marine coating systems to ship components and structures to protect surfaces from rust, corrosion, and marine growth, as well as to enhance the ship’s appearance. The role involves preparing surfaces, masking unpainted areas, sandblasting, choosing coating application methods, and providing suitable curing conditions. Painters may also work with powder coating, non-skid coatings, and other special hull treatments. The position requires knowledge of proper coating application methods and maintaining required MIL thickness. Painters interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, estimate material quantities, test paint grade, viscosity, and fineness, and conduct final quality inspections. Work takes place in a physically demanding shipbuilding environment, including confined spaces, heights, and outdoor settings.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on marine painting work experience.
Knowledge of proper coating application methods and maintaining desired MIL thickness.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Ability to pass a physical agility test.
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
Ability to work at extreme heights, outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, and in small, tight, confined spaces.
Ability to take measurements or willingness to learn.
Willingness to work in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment.
Ability to be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
Ability to work overtime as needed and any shift.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces and clean them using power tools, hand tools, or chemicals before applying coatings.
Mask unpainted areas and sandblast surfaces.
Select and apply appropriate marine coating systems and application methods while maintaining desired MIL thickness.
Provide suitable curing conditions for coatings.
Work with powder coating, non-skid coatings, and other special hull treatments.
Interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, and estimate required materials.
Test paint grade, viscosity, and fineness.
Perform final quality inspections.