PAINTER-SKILLED

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

2d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Precision. Preparation. Protection. Become a Painter – Skilled. Do you have the skill and attention to detail required to apply marine coatings that protect America’s most advanced naval vessels? As an Ingalls Painter – Skilled, you are part of a specialized coatings team responsible for blasting and painting ship structures to exact contract requirements. Your work ensures proper surface preparation, accurate coating thickness, and long‑lasting protection — craftsmanship essential to every vessel we build. If you’re ready to bring your blasting and painting expertise to a world‑class level, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

The ability to perform blasting and painting with marine coatings to specification
The skills to meet blast profiles, millage requirements, and coating standards
Ability to work safely and effectively in complex shipyard environments
Strong commitment to precision, protection, and teamwork
Requires a minimum 3 or more years experience as a painter/blaster.

Nice To Haves

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

Perform blasting and painting using marine coatings to meet specified contract requirements.
Understand and follow blasting and painting specifications, including blast profiles, millage requirements, and coating procedures.
Prepare surfaces and apply coatings using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes as directed by supervision.
Use blasting equipment, surface‑prep tools, and coating application tools safely and effectively.
Support ship construction in diverse environments and be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.