Naval Ship Coatings Painter

IMIA, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Per Diem

Job summary

ARMADA INC. is seeking a skilled Brush and Roll Painter to work on Navy shipyard projects. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and support spray teams on various shipboard and private shipyard sites.

The role involves masking, cleaning, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Experience with epoxy, polysiloxane, enamel, antifouling, and water-base coatings is preferred. The job requires readiness to work in shipyards and customer facilities with physical labor and travel as

Qualifications

• Experience in coating applications on ships and shipyards.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA standards (e.g., SP-11, SP-3, SP-2).
• Ability to read product data sheets and follow manufacturer guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for coating per manufacturer guidelines and standards.
• Paint prepared surfaces with epoxy, polysiloxane, enamel, antifouling, or water-base coatings.
• Stripe coat application in tanks and welds.
• Use NAVSEA F-718 data sheets for mix ratios and application.
• Inspect coating for holidays, runs, sags, and feather transitions.
• Protect ship equipment by applying coverings and keeping areas clean and safe.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Education

On-the-job training

Tools

Paint mixing

Spray equipment

Pneumatic tools

Pressure washers

Job description

ARMADA INC. is seeking a skilled Brush and Roll Painter to work on Navy shipyard projects. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and support spray teams on various shipboard and private shipyard sites.

The role involves masking, cleaning, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Experience with epoxy, polysiloxane, enamel, antifouling, and water-base coatings is preferred. The job requires readiness to work in shipyards and customer facilities with physical labor and travel as