PAINTER REGULAR APPRENTICE

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HII as a Painter Regular Apprentice, completing a 6,000-hour program with on-the-job training and classroom studies. Responsibilities include various coating processes in the marine industry. Ideal for current Ingalls Shipbuilding employees with a high school diploma or GED. Enjoy benefits like health plans and tuition reimbursement while contributing to building naval ships.

Benefits

Health plans

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Qualifications

• Must provide original transcripts, driver's license or ID, social security card, and birth certificate at intake interview.
• DD214 if former military.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 6,000-hour program combining on-the-job training and classroom studies.
• Responsibilities include blasting, spraying, brush painting, and other coating processes.

Skills

Blasting

Spraying

Brush Painting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the PAINTER REGULAR APPRENTICE role at HII

Req ID: 41592

Team: 27 Paint

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Shift: [[shift]]

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 Coast Guard. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we are building four classes of ships and pioneering advanced ship technology.

The Role

Painter Apprentices will complete a 6,000-hour program combining on-the-job training and classroom studies, exposing them to various skills aboard naval vessels. Responsibilities include blasting, spraying, brush painting, and other coating processes in the marine industry. Apprentices must operate various equipment and gauges related to blasting and spraying.

Must Have

• Must be a current Ingalls Shipbuilding employee
• High school diploma or GED
• Provide original transcripts, driver's license or ID, social security card or proof of application, and birth certificate at the intake interview
• DD214 if former military

Nice to Have

Certifications such as Tech Master, participation in Ingalls Shipbuilding Academy, Talent Development Lab, or Career Technical Education programs.

Why HII

We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our diverse team builds powerful naval ships and defense tech, with a focus on safety, ethics, and career growth. Benefits include health plans, 401K, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and more. Working at HII is an opportunity to build a future.

Need Assistance?

For accommodations, email [e-mail] or call 1-844-849-8463, press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing