PAINTER REGULAR APPRENTICE

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading shipbuilding company as a Painter Apprentice, where you will engage in a comprehensive training program. This role involves hands-on experience in various painting techniques and equipment operation, contributing to the construction of advanced naval vessels. Be part of a dedicated team that builds and maintains ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. With a commitment to safety and career growth, this opportunity offers a pathway to develop valuable skills in the marine industry while benefiting from comprehensive employee support and resources.

Benefits

Health Plans

On-site Health Centers

Telemedicine

Wellness Resources

Educational Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Scholarships

Qualifications

• Completion of a 6,000-hour program with on-the-job training.
• Ability to operate equipment related to blasting and spraying.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include blasting, spraying, and brush painting.
• Coating processes within the marine shipbuilding industry.

Skills

Painting Techniques

Equipment Operation

Blasting and Spraying

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we are building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet. Keep reading to learn more:

Position: Painter Apprentice

Painter Apprentices will complete a 6,000-hour program consisting of on-the-job training and classroom studies designed to provide exposure to various skills aboard naval vessels. Responsibilities include blasting, spraying, brush painting, and other coating processes within the marine shipbuilding industry. Apprentices must be able to operate various equipment and gauges related to blasting and spraying.

Must Have

• Must be a current Ingalls Shipbuilding employee.
• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Provide at the time of intake interview:
• Original high school or G.E.D. transcripts (diploma not accepted)
• College or vocational transcripts or certificates
• Driver's license or state ID
• Original Social Security Card or proof of application
• Original Birth Certificate
• DD214 if a former military member

Nice to Have

Tech Master Certification(s), Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy, Talent Development Lab, Career Technical Education

Why HII

We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber domains. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values-driven organization prioritizing safety, well-being, and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits such as health plans, on-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, savings plans, educational assistance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and scholarships. Benefits may vary by division or location.

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details of your request and contact information. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be responded to from this address.

You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.