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PAINTER REGULAR APPRENTICE

Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pascagoula, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
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Team: 27 Paint
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

ship Required for this Position: Yes

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

Painter Apprentices will complete a 6,000 hr. program consisting of on-the-job training and class room studies that are designed to give them maximum exposure to many different skills aboard naval vessels. Paint workers in the marine environment are responsible for blasting, spraying, brush painting and many other coating processes within the marine shipbuilding industry. Painter Apprentices must be able to operate many types of equipment and gauges in relation to blasting and spraying.

Must Have

Must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED.
You must provide the following information at time of Intake Interview:
- Original High School or G.E.D. transcripts (your diploma will not be accepted)
- Any college or vocational transcripts or certificates
- Driver's License or State ID
- Original Social Security Card (or form from Social Security office stating that you have applied)
Original Birth Certificate
- DD214 if former military

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 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.

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