Marine Vessel Coatings Spray Technician

IMIA, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

401(k)

Job summary

IMIA, LLC seeks skilled marine coating technicians to professionally paint Navy vessel interiors and exteriors at Shipyard sites and customer facilities. You will apply coatings per NAVSEA standards, mix paints, operate spray equipment, and protect nonpainted areas, with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have 2+ years in marine coatings, NAVSEA knowledge, and certifications (C-12/C-14). OSHA 10 Maritime may be provided; travel to yards may be required.

Qualifications

• Formal or informal on the job training.
• Certification in C-12 or C-14 for marine coatings.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Standards may be provided by the company.
• Minimum 2+ years of coating application experience in marine environments.

Responsibilities

• Paint parts and ship interiors/exteriors per NAVSEA standards.
• Mix and apply coatings, epoxies, urethanes, and enamels.
• Operate spray equipment or brushes and rollers.
• Masks and protects nonpainted surfaces.
• Ensure compliance with chemical storage and disposal regulations.
• Handle surface prep and thickness checks as required.

Skills

HLVP spray painting

Surface preparation

Equipment troubleshooting

Mil-thickness estimation

NAVSEA compliance

Education

C-12 Certification

C-14 Certification

OSHA 10 Maritime Standards

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Masking tools

Job description

IMIA, LLC seeks skilled marine coating technicians to professionally paint Navy vessel interiors and exteriors at Shipyard sites and customer facilities. You will apply coatings per NAVSEA standards, mix paints, operate spray equipment, and protect nonpainted areas, with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have 2+ years in marine coatings, NAVSEA knowledge, and certifications (C-12/C-14). OSHA 10 Maritime may be provided; travel to yards may be required.