Preservation Tech/Painter (Grades 4-6)

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a mid-level Preservation Technician to perform paint removal, metal surface preparation, and coatings application in a challenging shipyard environment.

The role requires 18+ months in an industrial setting, experience with power and pneumatic tools, and the ability to work in confined spaces while wearing a respirator. NACE training is preferred; lifting and heights with lifts may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months working in an industrial environment performing metal surface preparation and coatings application.
• NACE or similar training in coatings applications and inspections preferred.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and at heights with Scissor/ Condo lifts.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Paint removal, hand pneumatic grinding/needle gun (surface prep).
• Masking/unmasking, decking, damping tiles.
• Brush/roller/spray painting.
• Snow removal and general shop cleanup as assigned.

Skills

Metal surface preparation

Coatings application

Power and pneumatic tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Needle gun

Hand grinding

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Pay range for this position is $33.22/hr - $34.49/hr.

This is a mid-level position to work in the Preservation Technician Trade. Applicants will be assigned to P10 Trade tasks. As Paint removal, hand pneumatic grinding /needle gun (surface prep), masking/unmasking, decking, damping tiles, Brush/ Roller/ Spray painting, and snow removal.

Qualifications

• Preferred - High School Diploma Or GED.
• Preferred - NACE or similar training in coatings applications and inspections.
• Required - Minimum 18 months working in an industrial environment performing metal surface preparation and coatings application.
• Required - Must have some experience with power and pneumatic tools. hand grinding /needle gun (surface prep),
• Required - Must be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and at heights with Scissor/ Condo lifts.
• Required - Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Required - Must meet the requirements of the P10 physical task analysis.
• Preferred - Experience with metal surface preparation and coatings application.