Painter - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an Entry Level & Semi-Skilled Painter to prepare/submerge hull surfaces, mix and apply paints, and document coating thickness. The role supports offshore and on-site work with potential travel, and requires ability to work in confined spaces and in elevated areas.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED (2+ years related technical experience accepted). EWIB training is offered in collaboration with CT state programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or have 2+ years related technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Successful completion of EWIB Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training if applicable

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surface, mix and apply paints and finishes such as baked on plastics, vinyl, and epoxy paints
• Paint thickness must be measured and documented; maintain high quality
• Sandblast, use pneumatic tools, roll brush and spray paint
• Work in confined spaces and elevated areas
• Travel to support off-site work
• Work all shifts

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Painter - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

• Requisition ID: 2026-17383
• Location: US-CT-Groton
• Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard
• Trade: Building Trades
• Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

Job Responsibilities

Painters preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarines with chemicals and paints that prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life.

• Prepare the surface, mix and apply a variety of paints and finishes, such as baked on plastics, vinyl, and epoxy paints.
• Paint thickness must be measured and documented. This requirement makes it essential that the Painter maintain a high level of quality.
• Candidates must be able to sandblast, use pneumatic tools, roll brush and spray paint.
• Candidates must be able to perform strenuous task for long durations
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Must be able to obtain respiratory qualifications and maintain them
• Willing to travel to support off-site work.
• Must be able to work all shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $23.12 - $28.70

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Painters Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?

In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

Support Services that EWIB provides

• Attendance Stipends
• Transportation Assistance
  • Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)
  • Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)
  • Organizing Uber or Taxi rides
• Childcare assistance
• Clothing or boots
• Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

***Not required for current Electric Boat Employees***

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or have 2+ years related technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program if applicable

Preferred:

• Knowledge of hazardous material and environmental policies
• 6 months of painting experience
• Vocational or Technical schools with manufacturing or trades focus, Apprentice Programs, Military, Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Automotive experience

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet