Spray Painter

MARINE SPRAY PAINTER

LOCATIONS: Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) & Naval Station Norfolk (NOB)

We are seeking skilled certified painters to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both residential and commercial painting, with a strong understanding of color theory and various painting techniques. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying paint, and ensuring high-quality finishes on a variety of projects. The painter will work closely with other construction professionals to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and caulking as necessary.
• Able to mix, match, tint, and blend coating materials by adding agents (e.g., retardants, dryers, solvents, thinners) to verify correct color, texture, consistency, hardening, and drying.
• Apply paint using various techniques including airless paint spraying and hand tools.
• Install fixtures and perform minor repairs as needed to ensure a smooth finish.
• Understand and apply color theory to achieve desired aesthetics for each project
• collaborate with carpenters and other tradespeople to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all tools and materials are properly stored.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work to ensure it meets company standards.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, technique, and safety protocols related to painting.

Qualifications
• Proven experience in construction painting, with a portfolio of completed projects preferred.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment related to painting tasks.
• Knowledge of caulking techniques and coatings applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with commercial painting practices is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy materials as required for the job.
• SSPC/ AMPP Certified C-7, C-12, C-13, C-14 are a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
• 8-hour shift
• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• Morning shift

Physical Demands and Expectations:
• Regular physical activity includes walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with Mills. Benefits are subject to employment eligibility.

Benefits: Full-time employment
• Paid accrued vacation time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and accidental insurance with Supplemental Coverage Option as well
• Legal Resource benefit
• 401K Plan
• 11 Company Paid Holidays

Mills Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mills Marine is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.