Submarine Painter — Protective Coatings Specialist

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 44.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K

Paid vacation

Shift premium

Wellness programs

Commuter/Van services

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boot reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Sandblasting

Pneumatic tools

Roll brush

Spray painting

Quality documentation

Shifts availability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years relevant technical experience

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Spray painting equipment

Rollers and brushes

Jobbeschreibung

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 $33.19-$43.20

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