
Maintenance Trades Helper Painter Trainee
General Dynamics Information Technology
Pawcatuck, CTJob$15.06–20.38/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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General Dynamics Information Technology in Pawcatuck, CT seeks a Maintenance Trades Helper Painter Trainee to spray paint using HVLP guns, apply industrial paint systems, read technical data sheets, prep parts with sanding, and operate small hand tools. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions, and is open to candidates with a high school diploma or GED.
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Req ID: RQ227579
Type of Requisition: SCA
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: SCA
Skills:
Blueprints,Detail-Oriented,Spray Painting
Experience:
0 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), located in Pawcatuck, CT has been supporting the US Navy Submarine and Surface Ships for over 30 years. We are a full-service organization ranging from concept development through installation. We support all facets of the ship building industrial base including Engineering, Design and Drafting, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal, Structural Fabrication, Welding, Finishing, Electronic Assembly, and Installations. Employees appreciate the team atmosphere and knowing we are providing a high-quality product in a safe and friendly environment. We are located right between Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI offering an easy commute and ample parking outside the building for a quick 30 second walk to your work area. GDIT is looking for immediate hires that are US Citizens where a security clearance is not required to start your new career. We are a growing business unit of General Dynamics, offering competitive wages with opportunities for advancement, seeking energized team players who want to deliver a quality product to our customers.
Maintenance Trades Helper Painter Trainee
Job Qualifications/Skills:
Ability to work independently and pay attention to details. Ability to read basic blueprints.
Job Description Summary:
Experience in using industrial paints such as enamels, epoxy and urethane paint systems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The ability to spray paint using HVLP spray guns.
The proper use and applications of industrial paints such as enamels, epoxy, and urethane paint systems.
How to read and understand Tech Data Sheets for mixing and applying different paint systems.
Proper techniques of prepping parts for paint using sanders and on occasion sand blasting.
The use of small hand tools such as dial calipers, tape measures and scales.
Education and Experience:
0-2 years of related experience.
Requires a High School diploma or GED.
Technical or Vocational Training preferred but not required.
Skills and Abilities:
Attention to Detail
Reliability
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Self-motivated
Willing to invest and shows initiative and quality craftsmanship.
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $15.06 - $20.38. 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.
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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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