MARINE PAINTER TRAINEE 2 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Marine Painter Trainee to join their team. The role involves completing a 2-week unpaid training program in Marine Painting or presenting a certificate in a related field. The successful candidate will be trained to SSPC* SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, and SP-11 standards and will work on painting aircraft carriers and submarines.

Requirements

• Pass a 2-week unpaid training program (80 hours) or present a certificate in Marine Painting or a related field
• Pass a background investigation and drug screen
• Pass a physical agility test
• Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
• Lift at least 40 pounds
• Perform overhead work
• Work overtime as needed
• Be clean shaven to wear a respirator
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work at extreme heights
• Work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Work any shift

Benefits

• 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