Job Description

Painter - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Requisition ID


2025-15591

Location


US-CT-Groton

Seat Location


EB Groton Shipyard

Trade


Building Trades

Shift


1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required


Secret

Number of Openings


20

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 $23.12 - $28.70

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.

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
• Completion or enrollment in MPI manufacturing pipeline for Paint

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

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Apprenticeship, Shift work, All shifts,

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