JOB DETAILS
Painter- Entry level and Skilled
CompanyGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
LocationNorth Kingstown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 1, 2026
About The Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
About the Role
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, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, OilyKey Skills
Surface PreparationPainting and Coating ApplicationBlueprint ReadingPaint Thickness MeasurementSolvent WashingSandingGrit BlastingBrush and Roller PaintingAirless Spray PaintingHand and Power Tool UseTeamworkCommunicationWorking at HeightsWorking in Confined Spaces
Categories
TradesManufacturingConstruction
Benefits
Paid TrainingMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) With Employer MatchPaid VacationPaid HolidaysShift PremiumHealth and Wellness ProgramsCommuter and Van ServicesTuition ReimbursementSafety Boot ReimbursementGrowth Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Prepare submarine hulls and components, then apply protective chemicals and coatings to prevent corrosion and marine growth. Interpret blueprints and procedures, operate painting and shop equipment, and measure and document coating thickness to maintain quality.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
9876
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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