Submarine Painter – Paid Training & Growth Opportunities

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Shift premium

Wellness programs

Commuter services

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boot reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a Painter to join our team at the Quonset Point facility. The role focuses on hull preservation, coating applications, and corrosion protection, with paid training and growth opportunities for career development.

You will interpret blueprints and shipyard procedures, work with various painting tools, and ensure high-quality coatings. The job requires safety awareness, the ability to work at heights, and owning basic hand

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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 or apprenticeship programs; painting experience in marine/industrial trades; ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarine with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against marine life.
• Interpreting blueprints, technical manuals and shipyard procedures.
• Surface preparation and painting functions, including solvent washing, sanding and grit blasting.
• Measure and document paint thicknesses to maintain a high level of quality.
• Operate shop equipment including table saws, drill presses, routers, sandblast equipment, brushes, rollers, airless spray and other tools.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years technical experience

Tools

Graco painting tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a Painter to join our team at the Quonset Point facility. The role focuses on hull preservation, coating applications, and corrosion protection, with paid training and growth opportunities for career development.

You will interpret blueprints and shipyard procedures, work with various painting tools, and ensure high-quality coatings. The job requires safety awareness, the ability to work at heights, and owning basic hand