Painter - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Job Description

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.

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?

Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as an Outside Machinist. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training
(EWIB)
to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

To register for EWIB:
https://mpiapplication.ewib.org

Support Services that EWIB provides:

Attendance Stipends

Transportation Assistance

Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)

Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)

Organizing Uber or Taxi rides

Childcare assistance

Clothing or boots

Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

***Not required for current Electric Boat Employees***

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