Marine Painter - Shipbuilding Coatings Specialist

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401K match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an experienced marine painter to apply coatings, prepare surfaces, and ensure quality finishes on naval vessels. You will work in a physically demanding environment, including heights and confined spaces, while following coating schedules and safety procedures.

Candidates should have 3+ years of hands-on marine painting experience, be able to interpret paint schedules, and pass required background checks and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on marine painting experience.
• Ability to read paint schedules and apply coatings.
• Must pass background check and physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces, mask areas, and apply marine coatings.
• Inspect finishes and ensure MIL thickness standards.

Skills

Marine painting

Coating application

Tool use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Chemicals handling

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an experienced marine painter to apply coatings, prepare surfaces, and ensure quality finishes on naval vessels. You will work in a physically demanding environment, including heights and confined spaces, while following coating schedules and safety procedures.

Candidates should have 3+ years of hands-on marine painting experience, be able to interpret paint schedules, and pass required background checks and