Lead Bonder Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

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

Overview

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy. We are experiencing a period of growth in our Lead Bonder Department. We provide training to teach you how to excel as a Lead Bonder if you are eager to learn.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

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

Preferred

• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Previous metal fabrication experience
• Military shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive industry experience

Skills

• Willing to accept road job assignments
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures, lead compliance plan and technical work documents associated with daily work assignments as a Lead Bonder

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