General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Painter – Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeGroton, CT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, GED, or at least two years of related technical experience.
Must have 0–5 years of relevant experience.
Must be available to work all shifts.
Must successfully complete the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program, if applicable.
Must be able to sandblast and use pneumatic tools, roll brushes, and spray paint.
Must be able to perform strenuous tasks for long durations, work in confined spaces and elevated areas, and obtain and maintain respiratory qualifications.
Must be willing to travel to support off-site work.

Responsibilities

Preserve submarine hulls and components by sealing them with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against marine-life accumulation.
Prepare surfaces, mix paints and finishes, and apply products such as baked-on plastics, vinyl, and epoxy paints.
Measure and document paint thickness while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of hazardous-material and environmental policies.
Six months of painting experience.
Experience or training in vocational or technical schools with a manufacturing or trades focus, apprentice programs, the military, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or automotive work.

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 $24.28 - $30.13

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:

Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or have 2+ years related technical experience
0-5 years of relevant experience
Must be available for all shifts.
Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program if applicable

Preferred:

Knowledge of hazardous material and environmental policies
6 months of painting experience
Vocational or Technical schools with manufacturing or trades focus, 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

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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