Skilled Marine Painter – Precision Coatings Expert

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

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.