Shipfitter - Skilled Job at General Dynamics - Electric Boat, Groton, CT

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  • General Dynamics - Electric Boat
  • Groton, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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 Shipfitting Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

With more than a century of experience, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the US Navy while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Working with various metals, a Shipfitter is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, components and deck packages. Individuals need to develop a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations. Work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures. Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces.

Benefits:
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  • Medical, Dental, Vision
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  • 401K Plan
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  • Paid Vacation and holidays
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  • Shift Premium
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  • Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
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  • Commuter/Van Services
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  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
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  • Hourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14
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Qualifications

Required:
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  • High school diploma/GED or 2+ years of related technical experience
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  • 5+ years of shipfitting related experience
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Preferred:
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  • Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
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  • Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program
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  • Knowledge in fitting, fairing and shaping steel pieces, hull sections, bulkheads and equipment foundations
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  • Ability to interpret structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
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Skills

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  • Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
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  • Willing to accept road job assignments
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  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
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  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance
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Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Apprenticeship, Shift work, All shifts,

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