Marine Spray Painter (Epoxy) – Shipyard Coatings Pro

Hutco Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Marine Spray Painters for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia.

The role involves applying epoxy and marine coatings to shipboard surfaces using spray applicators, brushes, or rollers, while maintaining required thickness and following safety procedures. Candidates must have 1 year of marine coating experience, be able to work in confined spaces, and use respiratory protection.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of marine coating application experience, with 1-3 years specified in the job requirements.
• Must have experience applying marine coatings, including epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints.
• Must have experience applying coatings using brushes, rollers, and/or spray applicators.
• Must understand proper coating application techniques and required coating thickness measurements in mils.
• Must be capable of using required half-face and full-face respiratory protection.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Must be capable of working safely in an active industrial shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply marine protective coatings, including epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints.
• Apply coatings using spray applicators, brushes, and/or rollers according to assigned work requirements.
• Maintain required coating thickness, measured in mils, in accordance with coating specifications.
• Perform coating application work on designated shipboard surfaces and components.
• Demonstrate proper coating application techniques to achieve consistent coverage and quality workmanship.
• Use half-face and full-face respiratory protection as required during painting operations.
• Perform painting operations in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and other physically demanding environments.
• Follow applicable shipyard safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality workmanship

Safety consciousness

Tools

Spray applicators

Brushes

Rollers

Job description

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Marine Spray Painters for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia.

The role involves applying epoxy and marine coatings to shipboard surfaces using spray applicators, brushes, or rollers, while maintaining required thickness and following safety procedures. Candidates must have 1 year of marine coating experience, be able to work in confined spaces, and use respiratory protection.