Marine Painter – Skilled: Precision Ship Coatings

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking a Painter – Skilled to join the coatings team. You’ll blast and paint ship structures to exact contract requirements, ensuring surface prep, coating thickness, and long-lasting protection for naval vessels.

Overtime and advancement opportunities available in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Minimum 3+ years of painting/blasting experience required, with ability to meet blast profiles and coating standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as painter/blaster.
• Experience with marine coatings a plus.
• Ability to follow specifications and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform blasting and painting using marine coatings to meet contract requirements.
• Follow blasting profiles, millage requirements, and coating procedures.
• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes.
• Use blasting equipment and coating tools safely and effectively.
• Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Skills

Painting

Blasting

Coatings application

Safety training

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking a Painter – Skilled to join the coatings team. You’ll blast and paint ship structures to exact contract requirements, ensuring surface prep, coating thickness, and long-lasting protection for naval vessels.

Overtime and advancement opportunities available in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Minimum 3+ years of painting/blasting experience required, with ability to meet blast profiles and coating standards.