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HII

Skilled Painter

HII

. Perform industrial blasting and painting using approved marine coatings .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesJunior💰 $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial blasting and painting, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. Proficient in surface preparation, coating application, and operating relevant equipment in challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Industrial Painting ExperienceBlasting Equipment OperationSurface Preparation StandardsSafety Procedures ComplianceCoating Application Techniques

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Hard Skills
Industrial PaintingBlastingCoatings ApplicationSurface PreparationBlast ProfilesCoating Millage RequirementsDeficiency IdentificationSand BlastingAirline HookupEquipment Operation
Soft Skills
Commitment to SafetyQuality FocusCraftsmanshipWillingness to Work in Active Environments
Tools & Technologies
Blasting EquipmentPainting ToolsCoating Equipment
Industry Keywords
Shipyard EnvironmentMarine CoatingsCorrosion PreventionVessel Service LifeManufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform industrial blasting and painting using approved marine coatings
  • Apply coatings according to contract specifications, including surface preparation standards, blast profiles, and millage requirements
  • Operate blasting, painting, and coating equipment under the direction of supervision
  • Inspect surfaces and verify coatings meet thickness, finish, and durability requirements
  • Work in shipyard environments that may involve 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
  • Protect ship structural integrity, prevent corrosion, and extend vessel service life

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a painter/blaster
  • Hands-on experience in industrial painting, blasting, or coatings application
  • Understanding of surface preparation standards, blast profiles, and coating millage requirements
  • Ability to operate blasting and painting tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Ability 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 horizontally, vertically, and side to side
  • Ability to sand blast and demonstrate how to utilize each part of the blast equipment
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and craftsmanship
  • Willingness to work in an active industrial environment supporting ship construction
  • Ability to work across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work in environments involving heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Additional opportunities for overtime
  • Long-term career growth
  • 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
  • Educational and training programs for continual career growth