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HII

Semi Skilled Painter

HII

. Assist in blasting and painting operations using approved marine coatings .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesJunior💰 $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates hands-on experience in industrial painting and blasting operations, with a strong commitment to safety and craftsmanship. Capable of preparing surfaces, applying coatings, and operating blasting and painting equipment effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Industrial Painting ExperienceBlasting Operations ProficiencySurface Preparation SkillsSafety ComplianceTeamwork and Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Surface PreparationCoating ApplicationBlasting TechniquesMillage StandardsDeficiency IdentificationAirline HookupSand BlastingEquipment Operation
Soft Skills
Commitment to SafetyCraftsmanshipTeamwork
Tools & Technologies
Blasting EquipmentPainting Tools
Industry Keywords
Marine CoatingsShipyard EnvironmentCorrosion PreventionVessel Service LifeManufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist in blasting and painting operations using approved marine coatings
  • Prepare surfaces according to specifications, including blast profiles and other coating requirements
  • Apply coatings under supervision while learning proper millage and application standards
  • Operate blasting and painting equipment safely and effectively
  • Work in shipyard environments involving heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
  • Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
  • Follow Ingalls’ safety procedures in every task and work area
  • Help preserve structural integrity, prevent corrosion, and extend vessel service life

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 6 months experience as a painter/blaster
  • Hands-on experience in industrial painting, blasting, coatings, or related trades
  • Basic understanding of surface preparation and coating application
  • Ability to safely operate painting and blasting tools and equipment
  • Must be able to perform all blast requirements and functions utilizing all applications
  • Ability to identify and correct blast and paint deficiencies according to contract specifications
  • Ability to hook up airlines to the manifold and spray horizontal, vertical and side to side
  • Able to sand blast and demonstrate how to utilize each part of the blast equipment
  • Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork
  • Willingness to work in an active industrial environment and continue developing painting skills
  • Willingness to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
  • Willingness to support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Additional opportunities for overtime
  • Advanced training
  • Progression into Skilled Painter positions
  • 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
  • Competitive benefits
  • Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth