Entry-Level Lead Bonder – Training Provided

General Dynamics Electric Boat

New London (CT)

On-site

USD 33,062 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K Plan
Paid Vacation and holidays
Shift Premium
Onsite Wellness Facility
Commuter/Van Services
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in New London, CT, is seeking a Lead Bonder to support construction of nuclear powered submarines. You will interpret drawings, lay out and install lead panels, caulk, and maintain qualification as a radiation worker, with responsibilities across multiple shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 0-5 years experience, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in radiological areas. Basic hand tools are required.

Qualifications

  • Must have a High School diploma, GED, or be a current High School Senior, OR have 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
  • 0-5 years of experience relevant to this job description.
  • CNC operation experience and knowledge.
  • Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat.
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret construction drawings with basic mathematical ability.
  • Layout, cut, assemble and install lead panels inside lead bays.
  • Caulk lead panels into place using pneumatic tools.
  • Serve as a designated lead worker/heavy metal employee, including complying with required annual physicals and blood work.
  • Maintain qualification as radiation worker.
  • Lift up to 40 lbs to support installation and manufacturing tasks.
  • Shower and change into non-contaminated clothing on site as part of lead working tasks.
  • Develop working knowledge of structural fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
  • Work with company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures.

Skills

Road job assignments
Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in New London, CT, is seeking a Lead Bonder to support construction of nuclear powered submarines. You will interpret drawings, lay out and install lead panels, caulk, and maintain qualification as a radiation worker, with responsibilities across multiple shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 0-5 years experience, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in radiological areas. Basic hand tools are required.

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