Operations Supervisor - Pipe Hanger Welding

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a team of 10-15 hanger welders performing hull hanger welds to support ship systems. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.

You will mentor welders, interface with engineering and ship management, and drive performance to meet program goals. This is a leadership path for engineers or skilled tradespeople to advance careers in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.
• Read and interpret blueprints and procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 10–15 hanger welding employees to weld hull hangers.
• Coach and mentor welders to build a skilled workforce.
• Interface with engineering, ship's management, quality and other trade departments.
• Drive safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Pipe Hanger Welding

Responsibilities for this Position

Operations Supervisor - Pipe Hanger Welding

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-18274

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Management EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The successful candidate must provide technical assistance and overall direction to a team of hourly representativeemployees. Core to this position is the successful performance of the team's safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.

Effective communication, leadership, creating a positive team environment with employees and peers is key to success for the selected candidate. This position of Operations Supervisor provides a platform to gain a working knowledge of various manufacturing environments and their relationships with other parts of Electric Boat business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer or experienced trades-personto advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experienceto support their career development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of approximately 10-15 hanger welding employees in the performance of welding of hangers on hull to support ships systems
• Coach and Mentor welders to establish a driven and skilled workforce
• Primary point of contact to interface with engineering, ship's management, quality and other trade departments
• Lead the team to achievement of company goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of team performance

Responsibilities

• Have the abilityto read and interpretblueprints, procedures, and related reference documents
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors
• Must be able to work all assignedshifts
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Applicant must obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance as a condition of employment
• Capable of reading, interpreting and putting into effect plans, procedures and instructions
• Good presentation skills and attention to detail preferred
• Proficientin MS Word, Excel and Power Point preferred

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of trade, manufacturing, and or military experience
• Structural, pipefitting and/or welding experience

Preferred

• College/technical school AS/BS degree
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous related Military/Navy experience
• Knowledge of VIRIGINA or CLB submarines

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.