Marine Spray Painter - Shipyard Coatings Pro

Hutco Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Limited Benefit Plan

Job summary

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

The role involves applying marine protective coatings to shipboard surfaces using spray applicators, brushes, and rollers, while maintaining required thickness per specifications. Applicants must have 1+ year of marine coating experience, be able to work in confined spaces and elevated areas, and comply with PPE and safety requirements in an active shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of marine coating application experience.
• Experience with epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy paints.
• Experience applying coatings with brushes, rollers or spray applicators.
• Understand coating thickness measurements in mils and proper application techniques.
• Capable of using half-face and full-face respiratory protection.
• Ability to work safely in an active shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply marine protective coatings (epoxy, high-solids epoxy, non-epoxy).
• Use spray applicators, brushes and/or rollers per work requirements.
• Maintain coating thickness as specifications require.
• Perform coating work on designated shipboard surfaces and components.
• Demonstrate proper application techniques for consistent coverage.
• Use half-face and full-face respiratory protection as required.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas and other demanding environments.
• Follow shipyard safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Marine coating application

Spray painting experience

Paint application techniques

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray applicators

Brushes

Rollers

Job description

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

The role involves applying marine protective coatings to shipboard surfaces using spray applicators, brushes, and rollers, while maintaining required thickness per specifications. Applicants must have 1+ year of marine coating experience, be able to work in confined spaces and elevated areas, and comply with PPE and safety requirements in an active shipyard environment.