Painter- Entry level and Skilled
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Nov 1
- Today
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Preserve the hull and components with chemicals and paints that prevent corrosion and 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 thicknesses
What you need
- High school diploma/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
- Must be able to obtain and maintain respiratory qualifications
- Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs (preferred)
- Painting experience in marine, industrial, residential, autobody or relevant trade work (preferred)
- Experience applying coatings via brush, roller, conventional or airless sprayers (preferred)
- NACE certification (preferred)
Key skills
Painting experienceRead blueprintsGracoNACE certificationCommunication and interpersonal skillsCollaborative and team environment
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Perks
- Paid Training
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Painter- Entry level and Skilled
Requisition ID
2026-21407
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Building Trades
Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Security Clearance Required
Approved Background Check
Overview
Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?
If yes, then apply today for the position of
Painter
at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!
What We Offer:
Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
Be part of a team that takes pride in building the worlds' most advance submarines.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Preserve the hull and components by sealing the submarine with chemicals and paints that prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life
Interpreting blueprints, technical manuals and shipyard procedures
Surface preparation and painting functions, which involves solvent washing, sanding and/or grit blasting
Measure and document paint thicknesses in order to maintain a high level of quality
Using various shop equipment including table saws, drill presses, routers, sandblast equipment, brush, roller, airless spray and other specialized equipment and air and electric hand held tools
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma/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 and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Painting experience in at least one of the following areas; Marine Industry, Industrial, residential, autobody or relevant trade experience and/or training
Mold makers, carpentry and masonry experience
Experience applying coatings via brush, roller, conventional sprayers & airless sprayers
Knowledge and use of Graco or equivalent painting tools & equipment
NACE certification
Ability to read blueprints and work with basic hand and power tools
Military experience
Skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily
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