Painter - Skilled at Electric Boat – Groton, Connecticut

Painter - Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17384
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 100
Category: Building Trades
EB Groton Shipyard

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