Painter - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K

Paid vacation

Shift premium

Wellness programs

Commuter/Van services

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boot reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a skilled Painter to prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and document paint thickness to ensure corrosion protection on submarines.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, the ability to work all shifts, and willingness to travel for off-site assignments; candidates should adhere to safety and environmental policies while delivering high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be available to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and mix paints and finishes.
• Seal hulls to prevent corrosion and marine growth.
• Paint thickness must be measured and documented.
• Sandblast and use pneumatic tools.
• May travel to support off-site work and multiple shifts.

Skills

Sandblasting

Pneumatic tools

Roll brush

Spray painting

Quality documentation

Shifts availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years relevant technical experience

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Spray painting equipment

Rollers and brushes

Job description

Overview

Job Responsibilities:

Painters are responsible for:

• 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 $31.61 - $41.14

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Must be available to work all shifts.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of hazardous material and environmental policies
• Vocational, Technical Colleges, 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