Painter - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA CT Pawcatuck
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ195127
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
SCA
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Paint Systems, Sanding, Surface Preparation
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Painter
Painter- 1st Shift
Ability to apply paint finishes to various materials, components, and structures according to strict military specifications ensuring adequate coating thickness and adherence to detailed quality control standards. Ability to finish unpainted components to specified standards. Requires knowledge of application techniques while adhering to safety requirements in industrial environments. Ability to read and understand tech data sheets and mix and apply coatings accordingly. Also, the ability to read blueprints in relation to masking detail, surface finish requirements, and other pertinent details. Experience using industrial paints such as enamel, epoxy, and urethane paint systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Surface Preparation
Thoroughly clean and prep surfaces to be painted using sanders, sandblasting, and chemical conversion coating. Removing rust, grease, and old paint coatings following military specifications for surface cleanliness. Finishing of unpainted components to specified surface finish requirements.
Paint Application
Apply paint using various methods such as gravity feed spray guns, brushes, and rollers to ensure even coverage and precise adherence to specified paint thicknesses and application techniques according to military specifications.
Quality Control
Regularly inspect painted surfaces for defects such as runs, dry spray, and contamination. Utilize quality control tools and processes to ensure compliance with military specifications. Ensure unpainted components are in satisfactory condition to move forward through the finishing process and those that follow.
Documentation
Maintain detailed records of paint types, batch numbers, and inspection results to comply with military documentation requirements.
Safety Procedures
Adhere to strict safety protocols including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), working in well ventilated areas, and disposing of hazardous materials according to safety regulations and facility guidelines.
Equipment Maintenance
Ability to maintain and service equipment throughout the department including but not limited to spray guns, paint booth operations, sanding equipment, and sandblast cabinet.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Military Paint Specifications
In depth knowledge of military paint specifications, application standards, and quality control adherence.
Painting Techniques
Proficient in various painting techniques including spray gun operation, brush, and roller applications.
Surface Preparation Skills
Expertise in surface cleaning, sanding, rust removal, and high-level finish quality.
Quality Control Procedures
In conjunction with Quality Assurance, understand quality control methods and information in order to adhere to application requirements and identify and address paint defects.
GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Painter you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
Location: On site
Must be a US Citizen
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $19.84 - $24.32. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA CT Pawcatuck
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Stonington, CT
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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