Marine Painter: Shipyard Coatings Expert

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking qualified marine painters with 1+ years of hands-on painting experience. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and ensure MIL thickness while working in a physically demanding environment aboard ships.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen, be able to crouch, kneel, lift 40 pounds, and work outdoors year-round in all weather. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Background investigation and drug screen required.
• Able to pass a physical agility test.
• Lift at least 40 pounds on a daily basis.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces, apply marine coatings, and maintain MIL thickness.
• Interpret paint schedules, select coating methods, and ensure proper curing.
• Work with power tools and hand tools to clean and paint ship components.

Skills

Marine painting

Power tools

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Chemicals

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking qualified marine painters with 1+ years of hands-on painting experience. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and ensure MIL thickness while working in a physically demanding environment aboard ships.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen, be able to crouch, kneel, lift 40 pounds, and work outdoors year-round in all weather. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.