Painter at Ingalls Painter JATC

The Ingalls Painter JATC Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union program based in Pascagoula, MS, offering structured, paid training in painting for the industrial and shipbuilding sector. Managed as a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it combines labor and management oversight to deliver high-quality craft training in a demanding industrial environment.

The program runs for 3 years, including 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in industrial surface preparation, application of protective coatings and paints, spray equipment operation, surface inspection, and compliance with strict finishing standards common in industrial and marine settings. Classroom instruction addresses safety regulations, hazardous materials handling, coating systems, and quality control procedures.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level industrial painters qualified for complex coating and finishing work. The JATC structure ensures union representation and access to negotiated wages and benefits, while the paid training model allows apprentices to earn income throughout their 3-year program in Pascagoula, MS.