Marine Painter Entry Level
Marine Painter Entry Level
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Req ID: 41780
Team: X33 SURF PREP & TREAT DE
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
The Marine Painter will be trained to SSP-3 and SSPC-SP-11 standards using power tools. Candidates will learn the proper techniques for applying coatings while ensuring compliance with specified MIL thickness requirements. This position involves working in a physically demanding environment including confined spaces and extreme heights.
Marine Painters will utilize power tools hand tools and chemicals to clean surfaces before applying coating systems. Almost every component or structural element on aircraft carriers and submarines require specific coatings making it essential for the painter to select and apply a diverse range of marine coating systems. These coatings protect steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion prevent marine life attachment on underwater surfaces and enhance the ships overall appearance.
Responsibilities include interpreting paint schedules calculating surface areas estimating the required materials testing the grade viscosity and fineness of the paint and performing final quality inspections. Additionally painters will prepare surfaces mask unpainted areas sandblast surface select appropriate coating application methods and provide suitable curing addition to modern painting techniques the painter may work with powder coating non-skid surfaces and other special hull treatments.
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Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be able to perform overhead work.
Must be able to tolerate working in radiation areas.
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work at extreme heights.
Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces.
Must be able to work any shift to accommodate production needs.
Nice to Have
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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 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- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
