Shipfitter - Semi-Skilled - Groton, United States - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Description

OverviewBenefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K Plan
Paid Vacation and holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
Commuter/Van Services
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Hourly Rates from $ $24.53

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.

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet? Apply today As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Shipfitter.

In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

To register for EWIB:
Support Services that EWIB provides:
Attendance Stipends
Transportation Assistance

Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)
Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)
Organizing Uber or Taxi rides

Childcare assistance
Clothing or boots
Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

Not required for current Electric Boat EmployeesWith 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.


QualificationsRequired:
Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or be a current High School Senior
0-5 years of relevant experience
Must be available to work any shift


Preferred:
Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program
Knowledge in fitting, fairing and shaping steel pieces, hull sections, bulkheads and equipment foundations
Ability to interpret structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

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

Physical QualificationsClimbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesAcids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet