Driller - Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 31,850 - 39,537; 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

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Driller to join their team in Groton, Connecticut. The successful applicant will be responsible for shipboard drilling tasks on submarine components and will need to utilize portable equipment in various challenging environments. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with relevant technical experience preferred. This position offers opportunities for professional growth as part of a team dedicated to building advanced submarines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work across all shifts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipboard drilling tasks for submarine mechanical components.
• Utilize portable equipment for accurate drilling in various environments.
• Engage in both nuclear and non-nuclear shipboard work.

Skills

Drilling experience

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The selected applicant will be a Driller reporting to the Outside Machinist organization in the Groton Shipyard. D242 Drillers are responsible for all shipboard drilling tasks for submarine mechanical components. This includes nuclear and non-nuclear shipboard work. Limited shop work is included. Shipboard drilling work in the Groton Shipyard involves nearly every portion of a submarine, inside the hull, exterior, tanks and confined spaces. The selected applicant must be capable of performing accurate/precise drilling utilizing portable equipment in the type of environments specified above.

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 $23.12 - $28.70

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 Outside Machinist Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Must be available for all shifts

Preferred:

• Preference will be given to applicant with drilling experience in a shipyard, machine shop or structural fabrication environment or applicants who have graduated from a technical school for mechanical Trades.
• Preference will be given to applicants willing to obtain qualifications to work in radiological areas.

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