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MARINE PAINTER ENTRY LEVEL

HII • Newport News, VA • 1d ago

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 2, 2025

Req ID: 42609

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 HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're 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 SSPC* SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, and 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 ship's 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, paint sandblasted surfaces, mask unpainted areas, select appropriate coating application methods and provide suitable curing conditions. In addition to modern painting techniques, the painter may work with powder coating, non-skid surfaces, and other special hull treatments.

Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/H6rfjVGeG94?si=M4gwZUKQYQwjzq0d

Must Have

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

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

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.

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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