Industrial Painter Trainee – HVLP, Epoxy & Prep

General Dynamics Information Technology; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Connecticut is seeking a Maintenance Trades Helper Painter Trainee to join our manufacturing support team. You will learn to spray paint with HVLP guns, read blueprints and tech data sheets, and prep parts for coating in a fast-paced environment.

Entry-level role requiring high school diploma or GED; 0–2 years experience; training provided. You must be detail-oriented, reliable, able to follow written and verbal instructions, and willing to invest in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years related painting experience preferred.
• Technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Able to read and follow blueprints and tech data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Spray paint using HVLP spray guns.
• Use and apply industrial paints such as enamels, epoxy, and urethane.
• Read Tech Data Sheets for mixing and applying paint systems.
• Prep parts for paint using sanders and occasional sand blasting.
• Use small hand tools like dial calipers, tape measures, and scales.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Follow instructions

Self-motivated

Initiative & quality

US Citizenship Required

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical or Vocational Training

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Dial calipers

Tape measures

Scales

Tech Data Sheets interpretation

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology in Connecticut is seeking a Maintenance Trades Helper Painter Trainee to join our manufacturing support team. You will learn to spray paint with HVLP guns, read blueprints and tech data sheets, and prep parts for coating in a fast-paced environment.

Entry-level role requiring high school diploma or GED; 0–2 years experience; training provided. You must be detail-oriented, reliable, able to follow written and verbal instructions, and willing to invest in