PAINTER SEMI SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Semi‑Skilled Painters who have hands‑on experience with coatings, surface prep, or industrial painting — and want to continue advancing into higher‑level painter roles. As a Semi‑Skilled Painter, you’ll support blasting and painting operations using marine coatings designed to protect each ship’s steel structure for decades. Your developing skills help ensure surfaces are properly prepared, coatings are applied correctly, and vessels remain mission‑ready throughout their service life. If you’re ready to grow your craft at “America’s Shipyard,” a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in industrial painting, blasting, coatings, or related trades
Basic understanding of surface preparation and coating application
Ability to safely operate painting and blasting tools and equipment
Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork
Willingness to work in an active industrial environment and continue developing your painting skills
Requires a minimum 6 months experience as a painter/blaster.
Must be able to perform all blast requirements and functions utilizing all applications.
Identify and correct blast and paint deficiencies as required by the contract specifications.
Testing will consist of the ability to hook up airlines to the manifold and spray horizontal, vertical and side to side.
Able to sand blast and demonstrate how to utilize each part of the blast equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist in blasting and painting operations using approved marine coatings
Prepare surfaces according to specifications, including blast profiles and other coating requirements
Apply coatings under the direction of supervision while learning proper millage and application standards
Operate blasting and painting equipment safely and effectively
Work in shipyard environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Follow Ingalls’ strong safety procedures in every task and work area