Carpenter - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Connecticut; On-site; USD 43,545 - 56,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking Semi-Skilled Carpenters for submarine construction in Connecticut. This role offers the chance to learn and grow with comprehensive training in a dynamic environment.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be available for all shifts. Competitive hourly rates range from $31.61 to $41.14, along with benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 5+ years carpentry-related experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Must be available for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Install thermal and acoustic insulation, manufacture keel blocks.
• Construct staging and layout ship's reference points.
• Safely use various tools for submarine construction.

Skills

Interpreting technical manuals

Using pneumatic and electrical power tools

Blueprint interpretation

Measurement skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years of related technical experience

5+ years carpentry-related experience

Job description

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

Interested in learning a new trade?

Apply to the Semi-Skilled req today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Carpenter!

Job Responsibilities

Carpenters are responsible for:

• Carpenters install thermal and acoustic insulation, manufacture and install keel blocks, install lead, damping materials, deck tile throughout many compartments and spaces on the submarine and provide linesman services for the shipyard
• They construct staging, establish and layout ship's reference points and support the moving and launching of the submarine.
• Work conditions may include elevated platforms and confined spaces.
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools.
• Carpenters use blueprints, layout, and measurement skills to perform many jobs in submarine construction.
• They must be able to safely use a variety of pneumatic and electrical power tools necessary to cut, modify, and install materials.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years of related technical experience
• 5+ years carpentry-related experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• Must be available for all shifts

Preferred

• Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions.
• Willing to take road jobs and the ability to work all shifts.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• 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