Skilled Marine Painter — Shipyard Coatings Pro

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, located in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking a skilled Painter to join our coatings team. You will blast and paint ship structures to contract specifications, ensuring proper surface prep and coating thickness for long-lasting protection on America's naval vessels.

Requirements include 3+ years as a painter/blaster, experience with marine coatings, and readiness to work across multiple shifts in a 24/7 shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience as painter/blaster.
• Experience with marine coatings.
• Ability to work safely in a shipyard environment.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding, located in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking a skilled Painter to join our coatings team. You will blast and paint ship structures to contract specifications, ensuring proper surface prep and coating thickness for long-lasting protection on America's naval vessels.

Requirements include 3+ years as a painter/blaster, experience with marine coatings, and readiness to work across multiple shifts in a 24/7 shipyard environment.