Painter

Hutco Inc•Portsmouth, VA

5d•$0 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Marine Spray Painters for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. The position involves applying marine protective coatings—including epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints—to designated shipboard surfaces and components. Coatings are applied with spray applicators, brushes, and/or rollers while meeting coating-thickness specifications measured in mils and maintaining quality workmanship. The work takes place in an active industrial shipyard and can involve physically demanding tasks in confined spaces and at elevated heights. Workers must use half-face and full-face respiratory protection as required and follow applicable PPE and shipyard safety requirements. Some positions may require certification under NSTM Chapter 631, Section 11.5 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32; requirements depend on the job order and assigned coating operations.

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 with brushes, rollers, and/or spray applicators.
Understanding of coating application techniques and 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 work at elevated heights.
Compliance with applicable PPE and shipyard safety requirements.
Meet any certification requirements specified for the position being filled.

Responsibilities

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