Preservation Tech/Painter (Grades 7-9)

General Dynamics Corporation; Bath, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation in Bath, ME seeks an experienced Preservation Technician to perform metal surface preparation and coatings application, including spray painting, within ship construction and repair contexts.

Candidates should have 3+ years in the field, be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, or in a lift, and wear a respirator. Preference given to those with NACE coatings training and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Preferred - High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred – NACE or similar training in coatings applications and inspections.
• Minimum 3 years working in ship construction and/or repair performing metal surface preparation and coatings application, including spray painting.
• Must have spray experience.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, or in a condo lift.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must meet the requirements of the P10 physical task analysis.

Responsibilities

• Initial paint shop functions including cleaning, sweeping, water removal, pneumatic tools, grinding, painting or snow shoveling.

Skills

Spray painting

Metal surface prep

Coatings application

Safety in confined spaces

Respirator use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NACE coatings training

Tools

Respirator

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Job Description

Pay range for this position is $35.15/hr - $39.03/hr.

This is an experienced level position to work in the Preservation Technician Trade. Applicants may be assigned any P10 Trade tasks, but will initially be assigned paint shop functions including (but not limited to): cleaning, sweeping, water removal, pneumatic tools, grinding, painting or snow shoveling.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Preferred - High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred – NACE or similar training in coatings applications and inspections.

Required/Preferred Experience

Required – Minimum 3 years working in ship construction and/or repair performing metal surface preparation and coatings application, including spray painting.

Required - Must have spray expereince.Required – Must be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, or in a condo lift.Required – Must be able to wear a respirator.

Required – Must meet the requirements of the P10 physical task analysis.