Marine Painter - Experienced

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

11d•$60,570 - $78,770•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced marine painter with at least three years of hands-on marine painting experience. The role applies marine coating systems while maintaining required MIL thickness. Painters prepare surfaces, mask areas that should not be painted, select coating application methods, and provide suitable curing conditions. They may also work with power coating, non-skid, and other specialized hull treatments. Marine painters select and apply coatings to ship components and structures to protect steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, prevent marine growth on underwater surfaces, and improve appearance. The work includes cleaning surfaces with power tools, hand tools, or chemicals; interpreting paint schedules; calculating surface areas and material requirements; testing paint grade, viscosity, and fineness; and conducting final quality inspections. The job involves physically demanding work outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces, and may include work in radiation areas after appropriate training and with appropriate equipment.

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; lift at least 40 pounds; perform overhead work; and work at extreme heights.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and in small, 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 for respirator use.
Ability to work overtime as needed and any shift.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning with power tools, hand tools, or chemicals.
Mask areas that should not be painted and apply marine coating systems while maintaining desired MIL thickness.
Select appropriate methods for coating application and provide suitable curing conditions.
Apply a variety of coatings and treatments, including power coating, non-skid, and other special hull treatments.
Interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, and estimate required materials.
Test paint grade, viscosity, and fineness, and perform final quality inspections.