Painter- Entry level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Boat is hiring entry-level and skilled Painters to help build advanced submarines. The role offers paid training and opportunities for growth. Painters preserve submarine hulls and components by applying chemicals and coatings that prevent corrosion and marine-life accumulation. Work includes interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures; preparing surfaces; applying paint; and measuring and documenting coating thickness. The position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of two years of related technical experience.
Available to work all shifts.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required.
Must possess basic hand tools.
Must be able to obtain and maintain respiratory qualifications.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet organizational goals.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Education or training from a vocational, technical, or community college, or an apprenticeship program.
Painting experience in the marine industry, industrial, residential, or autobody work, or relevant trade experience or training.
Mold-making, carpentry, or masonry experience.
Experience applying coatings with brushes, rollers, conventional sprayers, and airless sprayers.
Knowledge and use of Graco or equivalent painting tools and equipment.
NACE certification.
Ability to read blueprints and work with basic hand and power tools.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Seal submarine hulls and components with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against marine-life accumulation.
Interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures.
Perform surface preparation and painting, including solvent washing, sanding, and grit blasting.
Measure and document paint thickness to maintain quality.
Use shop equipment and painting tools, including table saws, drill presses, routers, sandblast equipment, brushes, rollers, airless sprayers, specialized equipment, and air- and electric-powered handheld tools.