Marine Spray Painter

Job overview

The Marine Spray Painter works onsite in Newport News, VA, and the posting states pay up to $27.31, plus $120 per diem for those who qualify. Hutco is recruiting for shipbuilding work in an active shipyard environment. The painter applies protective coatings to shipboard surfaces and components, meeting specified coating thickness and workmanship requirements. Safe use of application equipment and respiratory protection in confined or elevated work areas supports coating quality and shipyard safety.

What you'll do

• Apply epoxy, high-solids epoxy, and non-epoxy marine coatings using spray applicators, brushes, and/or rollers
• maintain specified coating thickness
• coat designated shipboard surfaces and components
• use respiratory protection as required
• work in confined spaces and elevated areas
• follow shipyard safety and PPE requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

marine spray painter

newport news va

hutco

full-time

onsite

shipbuilding

marine coatings

epoxy paint

spray application

confined spaces

respiratory protection

up to $27.31

$120 per diem may apply

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Limited benefit plan options include medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, term life, and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of marine coating application experience; the job requirements specify 1–3 years. Certain positions may require certification under NSTM Chapter 631, Section 11.5 or NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32, depending on the job order.

About the employer

Hutco Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.