PAINTER-SKILLED

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 40,903 - 58,256; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an experienced Painter – Skilled to join our coatings team. You will blast and paint ship structures to exact contract specifications, ensuring proper surface preparation, coating thickness, and long-lasting protection for U.S. Navy vessels.

The role requires a minimum 3 years as a painter/blaster, work across a 24/7 operation, and offers up to $35.99 per hour plus opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience as painter/blaster.
• Experience with marine coatings and blast profiles.
• Ability to follow blasting/painting specifications and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform blasting and painting to meet contract requirements.
• Follow blasting/painting specifications, including blast profiles, millage requirements, and coating procedures.
• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes as directed by supervision.
• Use blasting equipment and coating application tools safely and effectively.
• Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Skills

Blasting

Painting

Surface prep

Coatings

Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Blast equipment

Coating tools

Job description

Req ID: 48572

Team: 27 Paint

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

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. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Precision. Preparation. Protection. Become a Painter – Skilled.

Do you have the skill and attention to detail required to apply marine coatings that protect America’s most advanced naval vessels?

As an Ingalls Painter – Skilled, you are part of a specialized coatings team responsible for blasting and painting ship structures to exact contract requirements. Your work ensures proper surface preparation, accurate coating thickness, and long‑lasting protection — craftsmanship essential to every vessel we build.

If you’re ready to bring your blasting and painting expertise to a world‑class level, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

What You Can Earn

• Earn up to $35.99 per hour, depending on experience and skill level.
• Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and long‑term advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform blasting and painting using marine coatings to meet specified contract requirements.
• Understand and follow blasting and painting specifications, including blast profiles, millage requirements, and coating procedures.
• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes as directed by supervision.
• Use blasting equipment, surface‑prep tools, and coating application tools safely and effectively.
• Support ship construction in diverse environments and be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Why This Work Matters

Painters protect ship structures from corrosion, harsh marine environments, and daily operational wear. Your craftsmanship ensures the reliability, performance, and longevity of vessels that serve and defend our nation across the globe.

What You Bring

• The ability to perform blasting and painting with marine coatings to specification
• The skills to meet blast profiles, millage requirements, and coating standards
• Ability to work safely and effectively in complex shipyard environments
• Strong commitment to precision, protection, and teamwork

Must Have

Requires a minimum 3 or more years experience as a painter/blaster.

Nice to Have

• Must be able to perform all blast requirements and functions utilizing all applications.
• Identify and correct blast and paint deficiencies as required by the contract specifications. Testing will consist of the ability to hook up airlines to the manifold and spray horizontal, vertical and side to side.
• Able to sand blast and demonstrate how to utilize each part of the blast equipment.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.