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Painter- Entry level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
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
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain respiratory qualifications

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Required

Qualifications

  • 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

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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