Marine Coatings Painter — Navy Shipyards

International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD

Job summary

Armada Inc. in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Brush and Roll Painter to coat U.S. Navy ships and private shipyards. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and support coating removal and touch‑ups as directed with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

The role requires 2+ years of marine coatings experience, OSHA 10 Maritime, and the ability to lift 50+ pounds. This full‑time, non‑exempt position offers steady work in shipyard environments with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in checking wet film mil (WFT) thickness
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work
• Basic understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for coating per manufacturer guidelines, NAVSEA requirements and standards.
• Paint prepared surfaces using epoxy, polysiloxane, enamel, antifouling, and water-base coatings.
• Stripe coat application in tanks and weld areas for additional protective layers.
• Mix paint per NAVSEA data sheets and manufacturer guides.
• Comply with hazardous material disposal regulations and maintain safe work areas.
• Inspect and repair coating defects such as holidays, runs, sags and thickness transitions.
• Support spray teams and assist in line pulling and setup for coating operations.

Skills

WFT thickness checks

Follow instructions

NAVSEA 009-32 knowledge

Education

OSHA 10 Maritime Standards

Tools

Mixing equipment

Paint trays & liners

Paintbrushes

Rollers

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Armada Inc. in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Brush and Roll Painter to coat U.S. Navy ships and private shipyards. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and support coating removal and touch‑ups as directed with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

The role requires 2+ years of marine coatings experience, OSHA 10 Maritime, and the ability to lift 50+ pounds. This full‑time, non‑exempt position offers steady work in shipyard environments with travel as needed.