Painter- Entry level and Skilled

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a Painter – Entry level or Skilled to join our shipbuilding team. The role involves hull painting, surface preparation, and coating inspection for submarines at the Quonset Point facility.

The position is full-time with paid training and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401K with employer match, and growth opportunities. Applicants should be able to work all shifts and comply with safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent with related technical exp.

Responsibilities

• Preserve hull and components by sealing with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion.
• Interpret blueprints, technical manuals and shipyard procedures.
• Surface preparation and painting including solvent washing, sanding or grit blasting.
• Measure and document paint thicknesses to maintain quality.
• Operate shop equipment like table saws, drill presses, routers, sandblast equipment, brushes, rollers and spray systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work shifts

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Painter- Entry level and Skilled
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2026-21407
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 50
Category: Building Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

What We Offer:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities

Be part of a team that takes pride in building the worlds' most advance submarines.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarine with chemicals and paints that prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life
• Interpreting blueprints, technical manuals and shipyard procedures
• Surface preparation and painting functions, which involves solvent washing, sanding and/or grit blasting
• Measure and document paint thicknesses in order to maintain a high level of quality
• Using various shop equipment including table saws, drill presses, routers, sandblast equipment, brush, roller, airless spray and other specialized equipment and air and electric hand held tools

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Must be able to obtain and maintain respiratory qualifications

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Painting experience in at least one of the following areas; Marine Industry, Industrial, residential, autobody or relevant trade experience and/or training
• Mold makers, carpentry and masonry experience
• Experience applying coatings via brush, roller, conventional sprayers & airless sprayers
• Knowledge and use of Graco or equivalent painting tools & equipment
• NACE certification
• Ability to read blueprints and work with basic hand and power tools
• Military experience

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.