MECH TECH J 2 (PAINTER)

About the Role

Coats surface of parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective or decorative materials such as paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer, dope, or stain using a spray gun. Selects and mixes coating material; coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer using brush or roller. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience
• Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience
• May require certification

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with more than 25,000 employees, including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders. We are 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 team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

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, 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 prioritizes people’s safety and well-being. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for career growth.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education tools
• Life insurance and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and education scholarships

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Assistance

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.