MARINE PAINTER TRAINEE 2 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING

About the role

This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training in the Marine Painter trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field.

Responsibilities

• Trained to SSPC* SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, and SP-11 standards using power tools, hand tools, and chemicals to clean surfaces before applying coating systems.
• Protect steel and other surfaces from rust and corrosion, prevent marine life attachment on underwater surfaces, and enhance the ship's overall appearance.
• Ensure compliance with specified MIL thickness requirements.
• Interpret paint schedules, calculate surface areas, estimate the required materials, test the grade, viscosity, and fineness of the paint, and perform final quality inspections.
• Prepare surfaces, mask unpainted areas, sandblast surface, select appropriate coating application methods, and provide suitable curing conditions.
• Practice modern painting techniques and work with powder coating, non-skid surfaces, and other special hull treatments.

Requirements

• Able to pass a 2-week (UNPAID) program (80 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Marine Painting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent.
• Able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
• Able to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
• Able to pass physical agility test.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Able to perform overhead work.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
• Able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
• Able to work at extreme heights.
• Able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
• Able to work any shift.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$53,248.00 to $55,640.00

Schedule

Multiple