Marine Painter - Newport News

Pay: $17.34-$27.31/Hour (based on experience)

Per-Diem: $120.00/Day 

2-year contract with Newport News Shipyard, in Newport News, Virginia.

**MUST Be a US citizen

**MUST pass a 90-day drug test and 10-year background check

Experience: 

The Marine Painter must have three (3) or more years of experience as a marine brush and roll painter applying epoxy and non-epoxy coatings. Experience is also required in accomplishing cleaning to SSPC-SP-3 and SSPC-SP-11 standards using power tools. 

Certification: 

Painter must be certified in accordance with NSTM Chapter 631, Section 11.5 Shipyard Blasters and Painter Certification. Painter certification is required by NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32. 

SSPC QP1 Certified

Required Skills: 

1. Ability to apply coatings while maintaining desired MIL thickness. 
2. Experience working in a physically demanding environment; confined spaces, working at heights, and use of half-face and full-face respiratory equipment. 
3. Ability to use power tools to accomplish cleaning. 

**Prior to employment, all new hie candidates must pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.