MARINE PAINTER EXPERIENCED

Req ID: 49297  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 Requirements:  No  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start  ​Salary Range: $67,870.40 to $78,769.60   The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range   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. 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

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified marine painters, with 1+ years of hands on Marine painting work experience.

A candidate should know the proper method for applying coatings while maintaining desired MIL thickness. A candidate will be working in a physically demanding environment including confined spaces and heights. A candidate should be able to use power tools, hand tools, or chemicals to accomplish cleaning of surfaces prior to applying coating systems. Nearly every component or structural element aboard ship requires specific coatings, this is why the painter is responsible for selecting and applying a wide variety of marine coating systems. Coatings protect the steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, protect the underwater portion from the attachment of marine life, and enhance the general appearance of the ship. The marine painter prepares the surface, masks unpainted areas, sandblasted surfaces, selects the methods of coating application and provides suitable curing conditions. In addition to modern paint techniques, the painter may work with power coating, non-skid, and other special hull treatments. The painter should have the ability to interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, estimate the amount of materials required, test the grade, viscosity and fineness of the paint, and perform final quality inspections.

Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.

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Must Have

Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen Must be able to pass physical agility test 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 work at extreme heights Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn Must be willing to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator Must be able to work overtime as needed Must be willing to work any shift Must provide up to 7 years of work history