Painter - Skilled
GrotonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Skilled Painter prepares and applies paints and finishes to submarine hulls and components, sealing surfaces to prevent corrosion and marine life accumulation, while measuring and documenting paint thickness and maintaining quality standards.
About this role
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 $31.61 - $41.14
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:
- High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Must be available to work all shifts.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of hazardous material and environmental policies
- Vocational, Technical Colleges, 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, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, WetSkills
Baked-on PlasticsEnvironmental PoliciesEpoxy PaintsHazardous Material HandlingPaint MixingPaint Thickness MeasurementPneumatic ToolsRespiratory QualificationsRollingSandblastingSpray PaintingSurface PreparationVinyl Coatings
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