Painter

Hutco • Portsmouth, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Marine Spray Painters for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. The position applies marine protective coatings—including epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints—to shipboard surfaces and components. Painters use spray applicators, brushes, and/or rollers and maintain specified coating thickness measured in mils. Work takes place in an active shipyard and may involve confined spaces, elevated work areas, and other physically demanding conditions. Employees must follow shipyard safety procedures and applicable respiratory-protection and personal protective equipment requirements. Some positions may require certification under NSTM Chapter 631, Section 11.5 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32, depending on the job order and assigned coating operations. Pay is up to $27.31, with $120 per diem for those who qualify.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of marine coating application experience; the job requirements specify 1–3 years.
• Experience applying marine coatings, including epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints.
• Experience applying coatings using brushes, rollers, and/or spray applicators.
• Understanding of proper coating application techniques and required coating thickness measurements in mils.
• Ability to use required half-face and full-face respiratory protection.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely in an active industrial shipyard environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, and comply with applicable PPE and shipyard safety requirements.
• Meet any certification requirements specified for the position being filled; requirements may include NSTM Chapter 631, Section 11.5 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32.

Responsibilities

• Apply marine protective coatings, including epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints.
• Apply coatings using spray applicators, brushes, and/or rollers according to assigned work requirements.
• Maintain required coating thickness, measured in mils, in accordance with coating specifications.
• Perform coating application work on designated shipboard surfaces and components.
• Use proper coating application techniques to achieve consistent coverage and quality workmanship.
• Use half-face and full-face respiratory protection as required during painting operations.
• Perform painting operations in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and other physically demanding environments.
• Follow applicable shipyard safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Limited benefit plan available through Essential Staff Care, including medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, term life, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed