Painter- Entry level and Skilled

North Kingstown, RI Electric Marine Full-time Posted Oct 29, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Painter- Entry level and Skilled, full-time, on-site in North Kingstown, RI, in the Electric Marine sector.

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, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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