Req ID: 50007
Team: 27 Paint
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Protection. Detail. Craftsmanship. Become a Skilled Painter.
Do you have the precision and expertise needed to apply advanced marine coatings that protect the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships? Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Skilled Painters who take pride in high‑quality blasting and coating work in demanding industrial environments.

As a Painter at Ingalls, you perform blasting and painting operations using specialized marine coatings that meet strict contract specifications. You understand coating requirements such as blast profiles, surface preparation standards, and millage measurements — ensuring every application protects the ship’s steel structure for decades of service.

If you’re ready to apply your painting expertise at “America’s Shipyard,” a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

What You Can Earn
• Earn up to $35.99 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional opportunities for overtime and long‑term career growth

What You’ll Do
• Perform industrial blasting and painting using approved marine coatings
• Apply coatings according to contract specifications, including surface prep standards, blast profiles, and millage requirements
• Operate blasting, painting, and coating equipment under the direction of supervision
• Inspect surfaces and verify coatings meet thickness, finish, and durability requirements
• Work in shipyard environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ strong safety procedures in every task and work area

Why This Work Matters
Painters protect the ship. Your work preserves structural integrity, prevents corrosion, and extends the life of vessels that serve the fleet for decades. Every blast and every coat contribute to mission‑readiness across the globe.

What You Bring
• Hands-on experience in industrial painting, blasting, or coatings application
• Understanding of surface preparation standards, blast profiles, and coating millage requirements
• Ability to operate blasting and painting tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and craftsmanship
• Willingness to work in an active industrial environment supporting ship construction

Must Have

Requires a minimum of 1 year experience as a painter/blaster. - Must be able to perform all blast requirements and functions utilizing all applications. - Identify and correct blast and paint deficiencies as required by the contract specifications. Testing will consist of the ability to hook up airlines to the manifold and spray horizontal, vertical and side to side. - Able to sand blast and demonstrate how to utilize each part of the blast equipment.

Nice to Have

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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (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 puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

About the company

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds, and maintains advanced ships and defense technologies for national security. It operates through three divisions: Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding, which construct ships such as aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, destroyers, and other naval assets for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and Mission Technologies, which develops cybersecurity, unmanned systems, and C5ISR solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning to support military operations. The company combines traditional naval shipbuilding with advanced tech like space operations, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems across land, sea, and air. This makes HII different from competitors by integrating end-to-end ship construction with high-tech defense solutions under one umbrella. Its goal is to help maintain global security and national defense by delivering reliable ships and integrated defense technologies to customers.

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Headquarters

Newport News, Virginia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

September 29, 2026 ROMULUS contract secures ten vessels and production through fiscal 2027.
August 11, 2026 SOUTHCOM awarded HII $2.2 billion across one base year, six options.
September 11, 2026 CVN 82 long-lead materials contract extends Newport News work into 2030.

What critics are saying

August 2026 NLRB charges at Newport News expose labor friction and staffing instability.
HYPR outsourcing shifts 2.5 million hours off-site in 2026; quality and schedule risk rises.
HII depends on Navy spending; any carrier or submarine slip hits cash flow fast.

What makes Huntington Ingalls Industries unique

October 2026 ROMULUS wins prove HII turns autonomy into Navy production.
Pocasset expanded September 2026; REMUS and ROMULUS share one unmanned factory.
Newport News and Ingalls anchor unmatched nuclear, carrier, and submarine manufacturing depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Childcare Support

Company News

Yahoo Finance

Oct 28th, 2026

Huntington Ingalls raises dividend 2.2% to $1.41 a share after $5.1B Navy carrier contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the largest military shipbuilder in the US, raised its quarterly dividend 2.2% to $1.41 per share from $1.38. The annual payout rises to $5.64 per share, a forward yield of about 2%. The dividend is payable on December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 27, 2026. The company has raised its dividend for 14 years. It recently won a $5.1 billion Department of Defense contract to refuel and overhaul the USS Harry S. Truman, and a Navy contract to build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels. Shares trade about 40% below their March 2026 peak of $460. The company reports third-quarter earnings on October 29, with analysts expecting $4.41 per share, up from $3.68 a year earlier.

Watchlist News

Oct 21st, 2026

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) plans quarterly dividend of $1.41.

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) plans quarterly dividend of $1.41. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII - Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 27th will be paid a dividend of $1.41 per share by the aerospace company on Friday, December 11th. This represents a $5.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 27th. This is a 2.2% increase from Huntington Ingalls Industries's previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. Huntington Ingalls Industries has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 13 consecutive years. Huntington Ingalls Industries has a payout ratio of 33.1% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect Huntington Ingalls Industries to earn $20.83 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $5.52 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 26.5%. Huntington Ingalls Industries price performance. Shares of HII stock traded up $1.91 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $274.13. 459,481 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 526,519. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.23 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The company has a market cap of $10.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.34, a P/E/G ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 0.21. The stock's fifty day moving average is $282.28 and its two-hundred day moving average is $306.87. Huntington Ingalls Industries has a fifty-two week low of $255.35 and a fifty-two week high of $460.00. Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The aerospace company reported $5.27 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.79 by $1.48. Huntington Ingalls Industries had a net margin of 5.01% and a return on equity of 12.89%. The firm had revenue of $3.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.15 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $3.86 EPS. Huntington Ingalls Industries's revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that Huntington Ingalls Industries will post 18.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider activity at Huntington Ingalls Industries. In other news, CEO Christopher Kastner sold 13,070 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $324.92, for a total value of $4,246,704.40. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 11,224 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,646,902.08. This represents a 53.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.80% of the company's stock. Institutional inflows and outflows. Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in HII. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Huntington Ingalls Industries in the second quarter valued at about $944,877,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries during the 2nd quarter worth about $75,094,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new position in shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries during the 2nd quarter worth about $64,769,000. State Street Corp grew its position in shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries by 8.4% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,922,717 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $818,039,000 after buying an additional 227,439 shares during the period. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor bought a new stake in shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at about $55,449,000. 90.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. About Huntington Ingalls Industries. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc (NYSE:HII) is an American defense company that designs, builds, maintains and modernizes ships for the U.S. Navy and other government customers. Its shipbuilding activities include nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, amphibious assault ships, destroyers and other surface vessels, along with fleet sustainment and modernization services. HII operates through its Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions. Newport News Shipbuilding is involved in the construction and maintenance of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines, while Ingalls Shipbuilding builds surface combatants and amphibious ships. Further reading. Receive News & Ratings for Huntington Ingalls Industries Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Huntington Ingalls Industries and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

Associated Press

Oct 20th, 2026

Former HII chief executive Mike Petters returns to the shipbuilder's board

HII (NYSE: HII) has elected former chief executive officer and president Mike Petters to its board of directors, the company announced on October 20, 2026. Petters stepped down in 2022 as the first head of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., having led its 2011 spin-off from Northrop Grumman. He joined Newport News Shipbuilding in 1987 and rose to become president of the shipyard. "Mike brings deep shipbuilding expertise to the Board," said current chief executive officer Chris Kastner. Chairman Kirkland Donald said HII can keep using his expertise as it expands the nation's capacity to deliver for the US Navy. Petters also founded HII's Scholarship Fund in 2016, which has served more than 1,900 students.

Kalkine Media

Oct 20th, 2026

VEEM Limited secures initial A$0.8 million orders for Virginia Class Submarine via AUSSQ program.

VEEM Limited secures initial A$0.8 million orders for Virginia Class Submarine via AUSSQ program. VEEM Limited (ASX:VEE), an Australian defence manufacturer, has become the first Australian firm to obtain purchase orders from HII for the Virginia Class Submarine new build initiative through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) program, with initial orders valued at around A$0.8 million. Key points. * VEEM is the first AUSSQ-certified supplier in Australia to receive Virginia Class Submarine orders from HII. * Initial purchase orders total approximately A$0.8 million. * Qualification involved over 12 months of stringent audits and processes to comply with US submarine supply chain standards. * VEEM has submitted additional tenders under the AUKUS program. AUSSQ certification and purchase order information. On 20 October 2026, VEEM Limited announced it had secured purchase orders from HII for the Virginia Class Submarine new build program, marking it as the first Australian company to reach this milestone through the AUSSQ program. The initial orders are valued at approximately A$0.8 million. VEEM completed over 12 months of rigorous qualification and auditing to meet US submarine supply chain requirements before receiving these orders. Managing Director comments on Virginia Class Submarine orders. VEEM Managing Director Mark Miocevich commented: "VEEM has been a vital supplier to the Collins Class submarine program for 38 years. Over the past two years, we have leveraged that expertise to meet the stringent demands of the AUSSQ program. The orders announced today reflect the VEEM Team's skill and dedication. We are proud to be the first Australian company to receive orders from HII for the Virginia Class program." Further tender submissions under AUKUS program. The announcement also noted that VEEM has submitted tenders for additional opportunities expected to generate significant further orders as the AUKUS program advances. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, VEEM operates from a 15,700 square metre purpose-built fabrication and manufacturing facility. The company employs around 195 staff in Australia and maintains an in-house research and development team. VEEM specializes in designing and manufacturing marine propulsion systems, gyrostabilisers, propellers, fin systems, valves, and specialized components for defence and commercial sectors.

GlobeNewswire

Oct 2nd, 2026

HII promotes Greg Ennis to chief financial officer of Mission Technologies.

HII promotes Greg Ennis to chief financial officer of Mission Technologies. October 02, 2026 12:15 ET | Source: HII MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Greg Ennis has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer of its Mission Technologies division. In this role, Ennis will lead the division's financial organization and oversee accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, rates and budgets, and program cost control across the business. "Greg's leadership has been instrumental in strengthening our financial performance and driving disciplined growth," said Andy Green, president of HII's Mission Technologies division. "His strategic vision, deep understanding of our business, and strong command of government contracting uniquely position him to lead the division into its next chapter - advancing our growth strategy and delivering exceptional value for our customers, employees and shareholders." Ennis brings more than 25 years of experience in government contracting, accounting and financial management. He most recently served as vice president and controller for Mission Technologies, where he played a key role in strengthening the division's financial operations and supporting its continued growth. "Stepping into this role at such a pivotal moment for Mission Technologies is an honor," Ennis said. "With a strong foundation and clear opportunities ahead, I look forward to partnering with our leadership team and employees to support our customers' vital missions and advance the division's long-term strategic priorities." HII is America's largest shipbuilder, delivering the world's most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 45,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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